US Bridges

US25 over Brittain Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000890149

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 over Brittain Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US25 over Brittain Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 75 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.

It carries about 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 56,000 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS25
CrossesBrittain Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.NC191
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.3295, -82.46848
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic28,000 (2018)
Projected traffic56,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 over Brittain Creek built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is US25 over Brittain 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does US25 over Brittain Creek carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US25 over Brittain Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns US25 over Brittain Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.