Vance Street over Richland Creek
FairPosted for loadHaywood County, North Carolina · .5 Mi.S.Jct.Howell Mill R · Structure no. 000000000870260
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 43 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Vance Street over Richland Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Vance Street over Richland Creek in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 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 Vance Street over Richland Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Vance Street over Richland 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Vance Street over Richland Creek carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Vance Street over Richland Creek?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Vance Street over Richland Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.