US Bridges

East 7th Ave over Devils Fork

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000890340

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,200
2016 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

East 7th Ave over Devils Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying East 7th Ave over Devils Fork 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 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesEast 7th Ave
CrossesDevils Fork
Location0.4 MI.S.JCT.US64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.32636, -82.45096
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.7 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,200 (2016)
Projected traffic12,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 East 7th Ave over Devils Fork built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is East 7th Ave over Devils Fork 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 Devils Fork carry?

About 6,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is East 7th Ave over Devils Fork?

The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns East 7th Ave over Devils Fork?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.