SR2791 over Broad River
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.E.JCT.NC9 · Structure no. 000000000210524
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2791 over Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2791 over Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2791 over Broad River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is SR2791 over Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2791 over Broad River carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR2791 over Broad River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR2791 over Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.