US Bridges

US25 over Cane Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .45 MI.N.JCT.SR2025 · Structure no. 000000000890216

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 over Cane Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 over Cane Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS25
CrossesCane Creek
Location.45 MI.N.JCT.SR2025
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.42205, -82.50416
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width65 ft (19.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2016)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US25 over Cane Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 over Cane Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US25 over Cane Creek carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US25 over Cane Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns US25 over Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.