Sr1543 over French Broad River
Fair Condition57 years old1,800 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Transylvania |
| Location | .02 Mi.e.jct.sr1542 |
| Carries | Sr1543 |
| Crosses | French Broad River |
| Coordinates | 35.22313, -82.70968 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 5 (Fair) |
| Superstructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Substructure | 6 (Satisfactory) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 179.8 ft (54.8 m) |
| Max Span | 57.7 ft (17.6 m) |
| Deck Width | 36.4 ft (11.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 608.3 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1969 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 1,800 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 7% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 824 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000001750038 |