NON SYSTEM RD.
Carrying NON SYSTEM RD. over BENT CREEK
.2 MI.W.JCT.BRPKW ON RAMP, Buncombe, North Carolina
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
NON SYSTEM RD. in Buncombe, North Carolina sits above 35% of rated North Carolina bridges on inventory load rating (35 t), while its 1998 build year is earlier than 22% of Buncombe's recorded-year cohort (555 bridges).
NON SYSTEM RD. in Buncombe, North Carolina is rated Fair in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1998, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 6. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Fair result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure NC:000000000210837
LATE-CENTURY · STEEL · LONG-SPAN-RUN · TIED-CTRL · LOCAL-ADT · STANDARD-LOAD · CAT-FAIR
- LATE-CENTURY 1980–1999
- STEEL Steel
- LONG-SPAN-RUN 28 spans
- TIED-CTRL Tied control
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- STANDARD-LOAD Standard load
- CAT-FAIR Fair
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: NON SYSTEM RD.
The NON SYSTEM RD. bridge in Buncombe, North Carolina carries NON SYSTEM RD. over BENT CREEK. It was built in 1998, making it 28 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 28 sections, stretching 268.2 meters (880 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 280 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
How NON SYSTEM RD. compares
Age against the county: built in 1998, earlier than 120 of Buncombe's 555 bridges with a recorded construction year (22%), against a county median build year of 1973. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across North Carolina bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (19,160 of 19,210 rated).
NON SYSTEM RD. vs every rated North Carolina bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
35 Top 65% higher than 35% of 19,160 bridges
rated North Carolina bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Buncombe inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 555 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1998
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 28
- Structure Length
- 268.2 m (880 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.8 m (19 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 280 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000210837
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NON SYSTEM RD. 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 NON SYSTEM RD. 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 NON SYSTEM RD.?
NON SYSTEM RD. in Buncombe, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NON SYSTEM RD. inspected?
NON SYSTEM RD.'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 280 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NON SYSTEM RD. is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NON SYSTEM RD.?
NON SYSTEM RD. has an NBI inventory load rating of 35.3 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NON SYSTEM RD.?
NON SYSTEM RD. is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is NON SYSTEM RD. and does age affect safety?
NON SYSTEM RD. was built in 1998, making it 28 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.
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