US Bridges

SR3492 over Avery Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR3486 · Structure no. 000000000210047

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
58 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
330
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3492 over Avery Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3492 over Avery Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 330 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 660 by 2040. The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3492
CrossesAvery Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR3486
RouteState Highway 3492
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45563, -82.59482
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckWood or timber
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length58 ft (17.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic330 (2000)
Projected traffic660 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3492 over Avery Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3492 over Avery Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.

How much traffic does SR3492 over Avery Creek carry?

About 330 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3492 over Avery Creek?

The structure is 58 ft (17.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR3492 over Avery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.