US Bridges

SR1312 over W.Fork French Broad Rvr

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 160FT.S. JCT.SR1309 · Structure no. 000000001750156

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1312 over W.Fork French Broad Rvr is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1312 over W.Fork French Broad Rvr in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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.

It carries about 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1312
CrossesW.Fork French Broad Rvr
Location160FT.S. JCT.SR1309
RouteState Highway 1312
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.17282, -82.88883
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2000)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1312 over W.Fork French Broad Rvr built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1312 over W.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 SR1312 over W.Fork French Broad Rvr carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1312 over W.Fork French Broad Rvr?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1312 over W.Fork French Broad Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.