Sr3556 over French Broad River
Poor Condition75 years old14,500 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Buncombe |
| Location | .4 Mi.e.jct.i240 |
| Carries | Sr3556 |
| Crosses | French Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.56879, -82.56384 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 419.9 ft (128 m) |
| Max Span | 63.0 ft (19.2 m) |
| Deck Width | 32.2 ft (9.8 m) |
| Deck Area | 1254.4 sq m |
| Main Spans | 4 |
| Year Built | 1951 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 14,500 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 6% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 224 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000210521 |