SR3493 over Ut to Avery Creek
FairPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.25 MI.S.JCT.SR3492 · Structure no. 000000000210539
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3493 over Ut to Avery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3493 over Ut to Avery Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 20 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR3493 over Ut to Avery Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3493 over Ut to Avery 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR3493 over Ut to Avery Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR3493 over Ut to Avery Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR3493 over Ut to Avery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.