SR1641 over Jenkins Branch
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.SR1640 · Structure no. 000000000210004
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 31 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1641 over Jenkins Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1641 over Jenkins Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1641 over Jenkins Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1641 over Jenkins Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1641 over Jenkins Branch carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1641 over Jenkins Branch?
The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns SR1641 over Jenkins Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.