SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.W.JCT.NC.251 · Structure no. 000000000210007
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 486 ft
- 7 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr?
The structure is 486 ft (148.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1620 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.