US Bridges

SR1528 over French Broad River

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .4MI.S.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000001750035

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
288 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,400
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1528 over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1528 over French Broad River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1528
CrossesFrench Broad River
Location.4MI.S.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 1528
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.26899, -82.63662
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length288 ft (87.7 m)
Longest span57 ft (17.3 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,400 (2022)
Projected traffic8,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1528 over French Broad River built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1528 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR1528 over French Broad River carry?

About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1528 over French Broad River?

The structure is 288 ft (87.7 m) long with a longest span of 57 ft (17.3 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1528 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.