NC194 over Old Field Branch
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 100 FT.S.JCT.SR1353 · Structure no. 000000000090023
- Built
- 2021
- 4 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC194 over Old Field Branch is a concrete culvert carrying NC194 over Old Field Branch in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC194 over Old Field Branch built?
It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC194 over Old Field Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NC194 over Old Field Branch carry?
About 4,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC194 over Old Field Branch?
The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC194 over Old Field Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.