US Bridges

SR3081 over Southern Railroad

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210659

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
143 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3081 over Southern Railroad is a concrete tee beam carrying SR3081 over Southern Railroad in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3081
CrossesSouthern Railroad
Location.05 MI.E.JCT.US25
RouteState Highway 3081
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.53401, -82.52703
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length143 ft (43.5 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2016)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3081 over Southern Railroad built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3081 over Southern Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR3081 over Southern Railroad carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3081 over Southern Railroad?

The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR3081 over Southern Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.