Nc 191 over I 26
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · Lt. Ln.Over I-26 on NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210888
- Built
- 2019
- 6 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 181 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nc 191 over I 26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 191 over I 26 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 10,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,000 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nc 191 over I 26 built?
It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nc 191 over I 26 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does Nc 191 over I 26 carry?
About 10,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nc 191 over I 26?
The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 176 ft (53.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.
Who owns Nc 191 over I 26?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.