US Bridges

SR1205 over French Broad River

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 15 FT.N.JCT.SR1191 · Structure no. 000000000890087

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
180 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1205 over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1205 over French Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,400 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1205
CrossesFrench Broad River
Location15 FT.N.JCT.SR1191
RouteState Highway 1205
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29707, -82.58074
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length180 ft (54.8 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2016)
Projected traffic2,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1205 over French Broad River built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1205 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 SR1205 over French Broad River carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1205 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 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1205 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.