US Bridges

US25 Nbl over Southern R.R. SR1858

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.NC225 · Structure no. 000000000890111

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

About this bridge

US25 Nbl over Southern R.R. SR1858 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 Nbl over Southern R.R. SR1858 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 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 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS25 Nbl
CrossesSouthern R.R. SR1858
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.NC225
RouteU.S. Route 25
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.23953, -82.41208
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length186 ft (56.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,250 (2021)
Projected traffic16,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
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 Southern R.R. SR1858 built?

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

What condition is US25 Nbl over Southern R.R. SR1858 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 Southern R.R. SR1858 carry?

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

How long is US25 Nbl over Southern R.R. SR1858?

The structure is 186 ft (56.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US25 Nbl over Southern R.R. SR1858?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.