SR3685
Carrying SR3685 over FRENCH BROAD RIVER
0.09 MI. E. JCT. NC191, Buncombe, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: SR3685
The SR3685 bridge in Buncombe, North Carolina carries SR3685 over FRENCH BROAD RIVER. It was built in 2023, making it 3 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 185.9 meters (610 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 100 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 68.0 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How SR3685 compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2023
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 185.9 m (610 ft)
- Deck Width
- 26.7 m (88 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000210924
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether SR3685 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare SR3685 against other structures in Buncombe and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for SR3685?
SR3685 in Buncombe, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is SR3685 inspected?
SR3685's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. SR3685 is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for SR3685?
SR3685 has an NBI inventory load rating of 68.0 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining SR3685?
SR3685 is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is SR3685 and does age affect safety?
SR3685 was built in 2023, making it 3 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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