SR3136 over Merrill Cove Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR3221 · Structure no. 000000000210583
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 28 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3136 over Merrill Cove Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3136 over Merrill Cove 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 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.
It carries about 8,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,400 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3136 over Merrill Cove Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3136 over Merrill Cove 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR3136 over Merrill Cove Creek carry?
About 8,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3136 over Merrill Cove Creek?
The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns SR3136 over Merrill Cove Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.