US Bridges

US25A over Southern Railroad

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .03 MI.N.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210033

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25A over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25A over Southern Railroad in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS25A
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.03 MI.N.JCT.US25
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.46065, -82.51166
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span67 ft (20.4 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2014)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US25A over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25A over Southern Railroad in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US25A over Southern Railroad carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US25A over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns US25A over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.