US276 over Dunns Creek
FairTransylvania County, North Carolina · .04 MI.N.JCT.SR1103 · Structure no. 000000001750019
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US276 over Dunns Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US276 over Dunns Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 95 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US276 over Dunns Creek built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is US276 over Dunns 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US276 over Dunns Creek carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US276 over Dunns Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US276 over Dunns Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.