US Bridges

SR3185 over Southern Railroad

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .04 MI.W.JCT.SR3184 · Structure no. 000000000210172

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
860
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3185 over Southern Railroad is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3185 over Southern Railroad in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 860 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,720 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR3185
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.04 MI.W.JCT.SR3184
RouteState Highway 3185
Coordinates35.48374, -82.52203
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic860 (2000)
Projected traffic1,720 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR3185 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3185 over Southern Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR3185 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 860 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3185 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR3185 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.