NC163 over South Fork New River
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1201 · Structure no. 000000000090007
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 314 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC163 over South Fork New River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC163 over South Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC163 over South Fork New River built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC163 over South Fork New River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.
How much traffic does NC163 over South Fork New River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC163 over South Fork New River?
The structure is 314 ft (95.7 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NC163 over South Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.