SR1768 over Adkins Branch
PoorPosted for loadBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.04 MI.S.JCT.SR1817 · Structure no. 000000000210692
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 380
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1768 over Adkins Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1768 over Adkins Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 380 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 760 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| 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 SR1768 over Adkins Branch built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1768 over Adkins Branch in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does SR1768 over Adkins Branch carry?
About 380 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1768 over Adkins Branch?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1768 over Adkins Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.