US Bridges

US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1674 · Structure no. 000000000210303

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
146 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
27,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5 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 27,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 55,500 by 2040. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19 23 70 Sbl
CrossesSR1679
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1674
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.62186, -82.57442
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,750 (2020)
Projected traffic55,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679 carry?

About 27,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US19 23 70 Sbl over SR1679?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.