NC194 over Little Helton Creek
GoodAshe County, North Carolina · 200 FT.N.JCT.SR1379 · Structure no. 000000000090046
- Built
- 2005
- 20 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 63 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC194 over Little Helton Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC194 over Little Helton Creek in Ashe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 150 vehicles a day, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC194 over Little Helton Creek built?
It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC194 over Little Helton Creek 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 Little Helton Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count).
How long is NC194 over Little Helton Creek?
The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC194 over Little Helton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.