US Bridges

US25 Nbl over SR1227

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 1 MI.N.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000890103

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
233 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 Nbl over SR1227 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 Nbl over SR1227 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS25 Nbl
CrossesSR1227
Location1 MI.N.JCT.SR1106
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.22576, -82.4321
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length233 ft (71 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
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 Nbl over SR1227 built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US25 Nbl over SR1227 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 Nbl over SR1227 carry?

About 8,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US25 Nbl over SR1227?

The structure is 233 ft (71 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US25 Nbl over SR1227?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.