US Bridges

Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI S Gashes Creek RD · Structure no. 000000000210890

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
154 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,800
2018 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River is a steel truss - thru carrying Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesAzalea Rd.
CrossesSwannanoa River
Location.05 MI S Gashes Creek RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58055, -82.49139
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length154 ft (46.9 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2018)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River?

The structure is 154 ft (46.9 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Azalea Rd. over Swannanoa River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.