SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr
PoorPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.W.JCT.NC251 · Structure no. 000000000210649
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 773 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr?
The structure is 773 ft (235.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR1002 over French Broad Rvr So.Rr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.