US Bridges

US25 Sbl over SR1227

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1106 · Structure no. 000000000890104

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 Sbl over SR1227 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 Sbl over SR1227 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 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 210 ft (64 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS25 Sbl
CrossesSR1227
Location1.0 MI.N.JCT.SR1106
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.226, -82.43212
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.
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 rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 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 Sbl over SR1227 built?

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

What condition is US25 Sbl 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 Sbl over SR1227 carry?

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

How long is US25 Sbl over SR1227?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US25 Sbl over SR1227?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.