US Bridges

SR1314 over French Broad River

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .05 MI.S.JCT.SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000890010

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,200
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1314 over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1314 over French Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1314
CrossesFrench Broad River
Location.05 MI.S.JCT.SR1317
RouteState Highway 1314
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.3447, -82.56035
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2016)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1314 over French Broad River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1314 over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1314 over French Broad River carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1314 over French Broad River?

The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1314 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.