NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · .3 MI.S.JCT.SR1309 · Structure no. 000000001750074
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NC281 over W. Fork French Broad Rvr?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.