US Bridges

SR2797 over Broad River

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .02 MI.S.JCT.SR2796 · Structure no. 000000000210655

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
140
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2797 over Broad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2797 over Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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.

It carries about 140 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 280 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2797
CrossesBroad River
Location.02 MI.S.JCT.SR2796
RouteState Highway 2797
Coordinates35.51079, -82.25536
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic140 (2000)
Projected traffic280 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR2797 over Broad River built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2797 over Broad River 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 SR2797 over Broad River carry?

About 140 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2797 over Broad River?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR2797 over Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.