SR3556 over Southern Railroad
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.W.JCT.US25 · Structure no. 000000000210672
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 176 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3556 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3556 over Southern Railroad in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3556 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3556 over Southern Railroad 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR3556 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR3556 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 176 ft (53.6 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.
Who owns SR3556 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.