US Bridges

Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water

GoodClosed to traffic

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .75 M South of I-40 · Structure no. 000000000210891

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
321 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesAccess Rd(closed)
CrossesRailroad/Water
Location.75 M South of I-40
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54917, -82.64779
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length321 ft (97.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width59 ft (17.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water 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 Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water?

The structure is 321 ft (97.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Access Rd(closed) over Railroad/Water?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.