US Bridges

US25 Sbl over NC225

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 2 MI.S.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000890029

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 Sbl over NC225 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 Sbl over NC225 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 5 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 7,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,500 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 42 ft wide.

CarriesUS25 Sbl
CrossesNC225
Location2 MI.S.JCT.SR1106
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.18806, -82.44896
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length144 ft (43.8 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,250 (2021)
Projected traffic14,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 Sbl over NC225 built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 Sbl over NC225 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US25 Sbl over NC225 carry?

About 7,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US25 Sbl over NC225?

The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US25 Sbl over NC225?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.