US Bridges

SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 0.15MI.E.JCT.NC151 · Structure no. 000000000210264

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
660
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 660 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesSR3452
CrossesGlady Fork Creek
Location0.15MI.E.JCT.NC151
RouteState Highway 3452
Coordinates35.48964, -82.73662
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating93.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic660 (2022)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek carry?

About 660 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR3452 over Glady Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.