East 7th Ave over Bat Fork Creek
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · 0.45MI.S.JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000000890339
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2016 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
East 7th Ave over Bat Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East 7th Ave over Bat Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was East 7th Ave over Bat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is East 7th Ave over Bat Fork 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does East 7th Ave over Bat Fork Creek carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is East 7th Ave over Bat Fork Creek?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns East 7th Ave over Bat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.