US Bridges

SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr.

FairPosted for load

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000001750052

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
95 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 6 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 40 by 2040. The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1379
CrossesN.Fork French Broad Rvr.
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.NC215
RouteState Highway 1379
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.21565, -82.85726
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length95 ft (28.9 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1995)
Projected traffic40 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

The structure is 95 ft (28.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns SR1379 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.