US Bridges

SR1625 over Jenkins Branch

GoodPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1624 · Structure no. 000000000210472

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1625 over Jenkins Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1625 over Jenkins Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 370 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1625
CrossesJenkins Branch
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1624
RouteState Highway 1625
Coordinates35.67717, -82.64736
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2016)
Projected traffic740 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1625 over Jenkins Branch built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1625 over Jenkins Branch in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1625 over Jenkins Branch carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1625 over Jenkins Branch?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns SR1625 over Jenkins Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.