US Bridges

US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.NC81 · Structure no. 000000000210076

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,256 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS25
CrossesSR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R
Location0.3 MI.N.JCT.NC81
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56884, -82.54799
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length1,256 ft (382.8 m)
Longest span144 ft (43.8 m)
Deck width86 ft (26.3 m)
Roadway width74 ft (22.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2016)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R?

The structure is 1,256 ft (382.8 m) long with a longest span of 144 ft (43.8 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.

Who owns US25 over SR3556 So.Rr&swannanoa R?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.