US Bridges

SR2776 over Broad River

Poor

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.NC9 · Structure no. 000000000210846

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2776 over Broad River is a steel culvert carrying SR2776 over Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2776
CrossesBroad River
Location.4 MI.W.JCT.NC9
RouteState Highway 2776
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56929, -82.29547
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Culvert2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2776 over Broad River built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2776 over Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does SR2776 over Broad River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2776 over Broad River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns SR2776 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.