US Bridges

SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR3443 · Structure no. 000000000210057

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
670
2014 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 670 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,340 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR3437
CrossesBill Moore Creek
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.SR3443
RouteState Highway 3437
Coordinates35.52598, -82.66303
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic670 (2014)
Projected traffic1,340 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek carry?

About 670 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR3437 over Bill Moore Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.