Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · 330 Ft.S.Bartlett St. · Structure no. 000000000210796
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1992 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 52 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1992 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns Depot St. over Ut to French Broad River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.