FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

I26,US19,23,SR2207

Carrying I26,US19,23,SR2207 over LITTLE FLAT CREEK

.3 MI.W.JCT.SR2217, Buncombe, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
35 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: I26,US19,23,SR2207

The I26,US19,23,SR2207 bridge in Buncombe, North Carolina carries I26,US19,23,SR2207 over LITTLE FLAT CREEK. It was built in 1975, making it 51 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 8.5 meters (28 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 34,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 35.3 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How I26,US19,23,SR2207 compares

▼ 8.9
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 39%
Lower load rating than 61% of North Carolina bridges
555
Bridges in Buncombe · 32 in Poor condition
I26,US19,23,SR2207 35.3 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
81.1 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
15.0
Essentiality /15
11.1
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
35.3 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1975
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
8.5 m (28 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
34,000 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000210400

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether I26,US19,23,SR2207 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare I26,US19,23,SR2207 against other structures in Buncombe and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for I26,US19,23,SR2207?

I26,US19,23,SR2207 in Buncombe, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is I26,US19,23,SR2207 inspected?

I26,US19,23,SR2207's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 34,000 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. I26,US19,23,SR2207 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for I26,US19,23,SR2207?

I26,US19,23,SR2207 has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining I26,US19,23,SR2207?

I26,US19,23,SR2207 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is I26,US19,23,SR2207 and does age affect safety?

I26,US19,23,SR2207 was built in 1975, making it 51 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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