US Bridges

US19E over North Toe River

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1189 · Structure no. 000000000110004

Built
1970
55 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
276 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E over North Toe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E over North Toe River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 55 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19E
CrossesNorth Toe River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1189
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.94532, -82.00517
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length276 ft (84.1 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2021)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US19E over North Toe River built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US19E over North Toe River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does US19E over North Toe River carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E over North Toe River?

The structure is 276 ft (84.1 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US19E over North Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.