SR2838 over Southern Railroad
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.I-40 · Structure no. 000000000210738
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 221 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 16,000
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR2838 over Southern Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR2838 over Southern Railroad in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4 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.
It carries about 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR2838 over Southern Railroad built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR2838 over Southern Railroad 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 February 2023.
How much traffic does SR2838 over Southern Railroad carry?
About 16,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR2838 over Southern Railroad?
The structure is 221 ft (67.3 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.
Who owns SR2838 over Southern Railroad?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.