US Bridges

US25 over Ut to Cane Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR2025 · Structure no. 000000000890220

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 over Ut to Cane Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US25 over Ut to 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 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS25
CrossesUt to Cane Creek
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.SR2025
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.42261, -82.50385
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating65.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 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
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 over Ut to Cane Creek built?

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

What condition is US25 over Ut to 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 2021.

How much traffic does US25 over Ut to Cane Creek carry?

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

How long is US25 over Ut to Cane Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns US25 over Ut to Cane Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.