SR2702 over Swannanoa River
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .35 MI.W.JCT.SR2707 · Structure no. 000000000210667
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2702 over Swannanoa River is a concrete tee beam carrying SR2702 over Swannanoa River 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 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2702 over Swannanoa River built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2702 over Swannanoa River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR2702 over Swannanoa River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2702 over Swannanoa River?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns SR2702 over Swannanoa River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.