Watauga Street over North Toe River
FairAvery County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.N.JCT.NC181 · Structure no. 000000000110068
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 53 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1996 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Watauga Street over North Toe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Watauga Street over North Toe River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Watauga Street over North Toe River built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is Watauga Street 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Watauga Street over North Toe River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1996 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Watauga Street over North Toe River?
The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns Watauga Street over North Toe River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.