US Bridges

SR1322 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr.

FairPosted for load

Transylvania County, North Carolina · .2 MI.W.JCT.NC215 · Structure no. 000000001750066

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
76 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1322 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1322 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1322
CrossesN.Fork French Broad Rvr.
Location.2 MI.W.JCT.NC215
RouteState Highway 1322
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.15458, -82.83987
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
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 alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length76 ft (23.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2019)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed10.6 mi (17 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 SR1322 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1322 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 SR1322 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr. carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1322 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns SR1322 over N.Fork French Broad Rvr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.