SR3459 over South Hominy Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.NC151 · Structure no. 000000000210691
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 81 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 1995 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3459 over South Hominy Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3459 over South Hominy Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3459 over South Hominy Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3459 over South Hominy Creek 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR3459 over South Hominy Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3459 over South Hominy Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR3459 over South Hominy Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.