SR3121 over Gashes Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.US74 · Structure no. 000000000210794
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old, rebuilt 2001
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3121 over Gashes Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR3121 over Gashes Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 2001, 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 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 3,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3121 over Gashes Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.
What condition is SR3121 over Gashes Creek 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR3121 over Gashes Creek carry?
About 3,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3121 over Gashes Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR3121 over Gashes Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.