SR3451 over South Hominy Creek
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.NC151 · Structure no. 000000000210405
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 106 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3451 over South Hominy Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR3451 over South Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 6 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3451 over South Hominy Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3451 over South Hominy Creek 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 SR3451 over South Hominy Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3451 over South Hominy Creek?
The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR3451 over South Hominy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.