I-40 over Sweeten Creek

Fair Condition54 years old56,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location.05 Mi.e.jct.us25a
CarriesI-40
CrossesSweeten Creek
Coordinates35.55646, -82.52078

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DesignCulvert
Total Length23.0 ft (7 m)
Max Span9.8 ft (3 m)
Deck Area210.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1972

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic56,500 (2020)
Truck Traffic16%
Lanes On Bridge6

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210442

Nearby Bridges

I-40 Ebl over Us25a 0.0 mi Fair I40 Wbl over Us25a 0.0 mi Fair Roberts Road over Sweeten Creek 0.1 mi Fair I-40 Ebl over Sr3083 0.2 mi Fair I40wbl over Caribou RD 0.2 mi Fair Wilson Creek Dr. over Ut To Sweeten Creek 0.3 mi Fair I-40 Ebl over Sr3052 0.5 mi Fair I-40 Wbl over Sr3052 0.5 mi Fair I-40 Wbl over London Road 0.7 mi Fair I-40 Ebl over London Road 0.7 mi Fair