US Bridges

SR3136 over Robinson Creek

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR3116 · Structure no. 000000000210582

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,300
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3136 over Robinson Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3136 over Robinson Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 7,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR3136
CrossesRobinson Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR3116
RouteState Highway 3136
Coordinates35.45128, -82.47896
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,300 (2020)
Projected traffic14,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3136 over Robinson Creek built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3136 over Robinson 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR3136 over Robinson Creek carry?

About 7,300 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3136 over Robinson Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns SR3136 over Robinson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.