SR1620 over Sluder Branch
FairBuncombe County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1617 · Structure no. 000000000210812
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 27 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1620 over Sluder Branch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1620 over Sluder Branch in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 SR1620 over Sluder Branch built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1620 over Sluder Branch 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1620 over Sluder Branch carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1620 over Sluder Branch?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).
Who owns SR1620 over Sluder Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.