9901 over Gashes Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 60FT.S.JCT.US74A · Structure no. 000000000210849
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 23 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 2001 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
9901 over Gashes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 9901 over Gashes Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 9901 over Gashes Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is 9901 over Gashes Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does 9901 over Gashes Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (2001 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is 9901 over Gashes Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns 9901 over Gashes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.