SR3491 over Avery Creek
GoodPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR3486 · Structure no. 000000000210547
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3491 over Avery Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3491 over Avery Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 7 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 25 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR3491 over Avery Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3491 over Avery Creek 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does SR3491 over Avery Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR3491 over Avery Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR3491 over Avery Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.