SR1002 over Gouges Branch
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.NC63 · Structure no. 000000000210701
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 41 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 950
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1002 over Gouges Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1002 over Gouges Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 950 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,900 by 2040. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 SR1002 over Gouges Branch built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1002 over Gouges Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1002 over Gouges Branch carry?
About 950 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1002 over Gouges Branch?
The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1002 over Gouges Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.