US Bridges

US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858

Poor

Henderson County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.NC225 · Structure no. 000000000890114

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
179 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 62 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.

It carries about 8,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,500 by 2040. The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS25 Sbl
CrossesSouthern RR SR1858
Location.4 MI.N.JCT.NC225
RouteU.S. Route 25
Coordinates35.23947, -82.41231
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length179 ft (54.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858 carry?

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

How long is US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858?

The structure is 179 ft (54.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US25 Sbl over Southern RR SR1858?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.