US276 over Looking Glass Creek
FairTransylvania County, North Carolina · 5.3 MI.N.JCT.US64 NC280 · Structure no. 000000001750054
- Built
- 1935
- 90 years old, rebuilt 1936
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US276 over Looking Glass Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US276 over Looking Glass Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 90 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US276 over Looking Glass Creek built?
It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.
What condition is US276 over Looking Glass 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does US276 over Looking Glass Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US276 over Looking Glass Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns US276 over Looking Glass Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.