US Bridges

NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620

Good

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 04 MI.N.JCT.I40 · Structure no. 000000000210845

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
454 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620 in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC191
CrossesHominy Crk. SR3620
Location04 MI.N.JCT.I40
RouteState Highway 191
Coordinates35.56216, -82.59683
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length454 ft (138.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2022)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620 built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620?

The structure is 454 ft (138.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns NC191 over Hominy Crk. SR3620?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.