Sr1607 over Newfound Creek

Fair Condition63 years old1,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location1.3 Mi.n.jct.sr1002
CarriesSr1607
CrossesNewfound Creek
Coordinates35.65406, -82.65708

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length149.9 ft (45.7 m)
Max Span48.9 ft (14.9 m)
Deck Width28.2 ft (8.6 m)
Deck Area393.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1963

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,900 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection224
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210017

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