Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .1MI. S. Jct. Broadway ST · Structure no. 000000000210903
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 21 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 2,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek carry?
About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).
Who owns Elizabeth Street over Reed Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.