SR1202 over French Broad River
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.W.JCT.SR1191 · Structure no. 000000000890085
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 288 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 790
- 2016 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1202 over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1202 over French Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 790 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,580 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1202 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1202 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 SR1202 over French Broad River carry?
About 790 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1202 over French Broad River?
The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns SR1202 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.