SR3431 over Hominy Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.S.JCT.NC191 · Structure no. 000000000210051
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3431 over Hominy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3431 over Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR3431 over Hominy Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3431 over Hominy Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR3431 over Hominy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3431 over Hominy Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR3431 over Hominy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.