SR3412 over Hominy Creek
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .15 MI.N.JCT.NC112 · Structure no. 000000000210286
- Built
- 1929
- 96 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 112 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3412 over Hominy Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR3412 over Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3412 over Hominy Creek built?
It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3412 over Hominy 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does SR3412 over Hominy Creek carry?
About 8,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3412 over Hominy Creek?
The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns SR3412 over Hominy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.