NC194 over North Fork New River
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 10 FT.N.JCT.SR1351 · Structure no. 000000000090008
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 280 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC194 over North Fork New River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC194 over North Fork New River in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 4,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,800 by 2040. The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC194 over North Fork New River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC194 over North 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC194 over North Fork New River carry?
About 4,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC194 over North Fork New River?
The structure is 280 ft (85.3 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.
Who owns NC194 over North Fork New River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.