SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.NC251 · Structure no. 000000000210278
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 551 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr?
The structure is 551 ft (167.9 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1348 over French Broad Rvr.So.Rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.