SR1419 over French Broad River
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.N.JCT.SR1690 · Structure no. 000000000890094
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 300 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2017 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1419 over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1419 over French Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1419 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1419 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 March 2025.
How much traffic does SR1419 over French Broad River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1419 over French Broad River?
The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns SR1419 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.