SR3129 over Gap Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 40 FT.S.JCT.SR3128 · Structure no. 000000000210082
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3129 over Gap Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR3129 over Gap Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3129 over Gap Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3129 over Gap 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 SR3129 over Gap Creek carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3129 over Gap Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns SR3129 over Gap Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.