SR3142 over Cane Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR3145 · Structure no. 000000000210084
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3142 over Cane Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3142 over Cane Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 65 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3142 over Cane Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR3142 over Cane 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 SR3142 over Cane Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3142 over Cane Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR3142 over Cane Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.