US Bridges

SR1205 over I40

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1141 · Structure no. 000000000210137

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1205 over I40 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1205 over I40 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 170 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 340 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1205
CrossesI40
Location.3 MI.N.JCT.SR1141
RouteState Highway 1205
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54841, -82.74246
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating20.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2000)
Projected traffic340 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1205 over I40 built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1205 over I40 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1205 over I40 carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1205 over I40?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR1205 over I40?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.