SR3116 over Robinson Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR3157 · Structure no. 000000000210173
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 7,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3116 over Robinson Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3116 over Robinson Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3116 over Robinson Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is SR3116 over Robinson Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does SR3116 over Robinson Creek carry?
About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3116 over Robinson Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR3116 over Robinson Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.