Gashes Creek Road over Swannanoa River

Fair Condition39 years old2,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyBuncombe
Location100 Ft.s.jct.azalea Road
CarriesGashes Creek Road
CrossesSwannanoa River
Coordinates35.58189, -82.49329

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour CriticalUnknown

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignSlab
Total Length171.9 ft (52.4 m)
Max Span30.8 ft (9.4 m)
Deck Width31.5 ft (9.6 m)
Deck Area503.0 sq m
Main Spans6
Year Built1987

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerCity/Municipal Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000210552

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