US Bridges

SR1127 over French Broad River

Good

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .02 MI.W.JCT.SR1109 · Structure no. 000000001750045

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1127 over French Broad River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1127 over French Broad River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1127
CrossesFrench Broad River
Location.02 MI.W.JCT.SR1109
RouteState Highway 1127
Coordinates35.18327, -82.77512
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length142 ft (43.2 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2019)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1127 over French Broad River built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1127 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does SR1127 over French Broad River carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1127 over French Broad River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1127 over French Broad River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.