US Bridges

SR2727 over Swannanoa River

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.N.JCT.US70 · Structure no. 000000000210190

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
110 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2727 over Swannanoa River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2727 over Swannanoa River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2727
CrossesSwannanoa River
Location.01 MI.N.JCT.US70
RouteState Highway 2727
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.60229, -82.39789
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2016)
Projected traffic4,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2727 over Swannanoa River built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2727 over Swannanoa River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR2727 over Swannanoa River carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR2727 over Swannanoa River?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR2727 over Swannanoa River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.