US Bridges

US19E over North Toe River

Good

Avery County, North Carolina · 15 FT.S.JCT.SR1130 · Structure no. 000000000110044

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
127 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E over North Toe River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US19E over North Toe River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2040. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesUS19E
CrossesNorth Toe River
Location15 FT.S.JCT.SR1130
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates36.05876, -82.01878
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2021)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 2010, making it 15 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 2023.

How much traffic does US19E over North Toe River carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US19E over North Toe River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US19E over North Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.