NC191 over French Broad River
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .5 MI.N.JCT.SR1310 · Structure no. 000000000890129
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old, rebuilt 2013
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 280 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,500
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC191 over French Broad River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC191 over French Broad River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC191 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.
What condition is NC191 over French Broad River 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does NC191 over French Broad River carry?
About 10,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is NC191 over French Broad River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC191 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.