NC146 over French Broad River
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.I26 · Structure no. 000000000210053
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 400 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 22,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC146 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC146 over French Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long and 111 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC146 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC146 over French Broad River 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NC146 over French Broad River carry?
About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC146 over French Broad River?
The structure is 400 ft (121.9 m) long with a longest span of 116 ft (35.3 m) and a deck 111 ft wide.
Who owns NC146 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.