US Bridges

US25 Sbl over SR1103

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000890079

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 Sbl over SR1103 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 Sbl over SR1103 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 8,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,000 by 2040. The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS25 Sbl
CrossesSR1103
Location1.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1106
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.19805, -82.45131
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length161 ft (49 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,000 (2021)
Projected traffic16,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 SR1103 built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 Sbl over SR1103 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 2023.

How much traffic does US25 Sbl over SR1103 carry?

About 8,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US25 Sbl over SR1103?

The structure is 161 ft (49 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US25 Sbl over SR1103?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.