US Bridges

SR1727 over US19 23

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .15 MI.W.JCT.US19 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000210387

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1727 over US19 23 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1727 over US19 23 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 62 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,800 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 33 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSR1727
CrossesUS19 23
Location.15 MI.W.JCT.US19 Bus.
RouteState Highway 1727
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71157, -82.56388
Functional classUrban Local

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.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2016)
Projected traffic12,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
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 SR1727 over US19 23 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is SR1727 over US19 23 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 SR1727 over US19 23 carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1727 over US19 23?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1727 over US19 23?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.