US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr.
FairPosted for loadMadison County, North Carolina · .05 MI.N.JCT.SR1304 · Structure no. 000000001150067
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 529 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr. is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr. in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 3,400 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2040. The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr. built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr. 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 2024.
How much traffic does US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr. carry?
About 3,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr.?
The structure is 529 ft (161.2 m) long with a longest span of 65 ft (19.8 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns US25 70 over French Broad Rvr Pvt.Dr.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.