US Bridges

NC63 Ebl over Newfound Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.45 MI.W.JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000210885

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC63 Ebl over Newfound Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC63 Ebl over Newfound Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC63 Ebl
CrossesNewfound Creek
Location0.45 MI.W.JCT.SR1002
RouteState Highway 63
Coordinates35.65103, -82.68114
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,500 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC63 Ebl over Newfound Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC63 Ebl over Newfound 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC63 Ebl over Newfound Creek carry?

About 7,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC63 Ebl over Newfound Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns NC63 Ebl over Newfound Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.