US Bridges

SR1213 over French Broad River

Good

Madison County, North Carolina · .2ML.SJCT.US25 70BUS · Structure no. 000000001150543

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
187 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1213 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1213 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1213
CrossesFrench Broad River
Location.2ML.SJCT.US25 70BUS
RouteState Highway 1213
Coordinates35.79539, -82.68555
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length187 ft (56.9 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2019)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1213 over French Broad River built?

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

What condition is SR1213 over French Broad River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR1213 over French Broad River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1213 over French Broad River?

The structure is 187 ft (56.9 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR1213 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.