US Bridges

US19E over North Toe River

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1123 · Structure no. 000000000110039

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
920
2015 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 1999, so it is 26 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 920 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,840 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

CarriesUS19E
CrossesNorth Toe River
Location50 FT.S.JCT.SR1123
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.02718, -82.00869
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic920 (2015)
Projected traffic1,840 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19E over North Toe 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US19E over North Toe River carry?

About 920 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US19E over North Toe River?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US19E over North Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.