US Bridges

Railroad Avenue over Kings Creek

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Transylvania County, North Carolina · 20 S.Jct.Commerce St. · Structure no. 000000001750102

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,700
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Railroad Avenue over Kings Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Railroad Avenue over Kings Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 2,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,400 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRailroad Avenue
CrossesKings Creek
Location20 S.Jct.Commerce St.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24034, -82.73458
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,700 (2022)
Projected traffic5,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Railroad Avenue over Kings Creek built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Railroad Avenue over Kings 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Railroad Avenue over Kings Creek carry?

About 2,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Railroad Avenue over Kings Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Railroad Avenue over Kings Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.