SR3486 over Spain Branch
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.SR3488 · Structure no. 000000000210430
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3486 over Spain Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3486 over Spain Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3486 over Spain Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3486 over Spain Branch 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR3486 over Spain Branch carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR3486 over Spain Branch?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR3486 over Spain Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.