US Bridges

Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .01MI.W.JCT.CARIBOU Rd. · Structure no. 000000000210842

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,500
1999 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWilson Creek Dr.
CrossesUt to Sweeten Creek
Location.01MI.W.JCT.CARIBOU Rd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55286, -82.52488
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (1999)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (1999 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut to Sweeten Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.