Sr1740 over Flat Creek

Poor Condition65 years old1,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location1.4 Mi.s.jct.sr1756
CarriesSr1740
CrossesFlat Creek
Coordinates35.73228, -82.59570

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length70.9 ft (21.6 m)
Max Span37.7 ft (11.5 m)
Deck Width19.7 ft (6 m)
Deck Area129.6 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1961 (reconstructed 1981)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionOctober 2024
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210067

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