Sr1540 over French Broad River

Good Condition41 years old4,000 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyTransylvania
Location.2 Mi.s.jct.sr1504
CarriesSr1540
CrossesFrench Broad River
Coordinates35.25093, -82.69934

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length180.8 ft (55.1 m)
Max Span58.7 ft (17.9 m)
Deck Width36.7 ft (11.2 m)
Deck Area617.1 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1985

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,000 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection824
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001750036

Nearby Bridges

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