SR3408 over French Broad River
PoorBuncombe County, North Carolina · 0.01 MI.E.JCT.SR1338 · Structure no. 000000000210743
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 507 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,100
- 2023 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3408 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3408 over French Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3408 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3408 over French Broad River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does SR3408 over French Broad River carry?
About 4,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3408 over French Broad River?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns SR3408 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.