NC194 over Big Horse Creek
PoorAshe County, North Carolina · 25 FT.S.JCT.SR1514 · Structure no. 000000000090019
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 162 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC194 over Big Horse Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC194 over Big Horse Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Big Horse Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC194 over Big Horse Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does NC194 over Big Horse Creek carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC194 over Big Horse Creek?
The structure is 162 ft (49.3 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC194 over Big Horse Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.