NC191 over Ut to French Broad River
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000000890121
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 141 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC191 over Ut to French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC191 over Ut to French Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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 NC191 over Ut to French Broad River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC191 over Ut to French Broad River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC191 over Ut to French Broad River carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC191 over Ut to French Broad River?
The structure is 141 ft (42.9 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC191 over Ut to French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.