SR1135 over French Broad River
PoorTransylvania County, North Carolina · .05 MI.W.JCT.US178 · Structure no. 000000001750076
- Built
- 1957
- 68 years old, rebuilt 1981
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 121 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1135 over French Broad River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1135 over French Broad River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 68 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 350 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1135 over French Broad River built?
It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.
What condition is SR1135 over French Broad River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does SR1135 over French Broad River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1135 over French Broad River?
The structure is 121 ft (36.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.
Who owns SR1135 over French Broad River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.