US Bridges

SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1668 · Structure no. 000000000210324

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
236 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long and 60 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1684
CrossesUS19 23 25 70 I-26
Location.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1668
RouteState Highway 1684
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63126, -82.58067
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 15
Structure length236 ft (71.9 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.6 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.2 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2018)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26 built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26 carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26?

The structure is 236 ft (71.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns SR1684 over US19 23 25 70 I-26?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.