US Bridges

SR1001 over French Broad River

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.US25 70BUS. · Structure no. 000000001150328

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
647 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1001 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1001 over French Broad River in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 years old, younger 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 6 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

CarriesSR1001
CrossesFrench Broad River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.US25 70BUS.
RouteState Highway 1001
Coordinates35.79598, -82.68494
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length647 ft (197.2 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.5 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2022)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1001 over French Broad River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1001 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1001 over French Broad River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1001 over French Broad River?

The structure is 647 ft (197.2 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns SR1001 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.