US Bridges

SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr

Fair

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.1MI.E.JCT.US19 23B · Structure no. 000000000210705

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
953 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 6 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 953 ft (290.4 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR3548
CrossesCty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr
Location1.1MI.E.JCT.US19 23B
RouteState Highway 3548
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.58633, -82.56753
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+4 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length953 ft (290.4 m)
Longest span186 ft (56.6 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr?

The structure is 953 ft (290.4 m) long with a longest span of 186 ft (56.6 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns SR3548 over Cty St. N&s RR Fr.Br.Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.