NC181 over North Toe River
FairAvery County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000110160
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 44 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC181 over North Toe River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC181 over North Toe River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,800 by 2040. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC181 over North Toe River built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is NC181 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 NC181 over North Toe River carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC181 over North Toe River?
The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC181 over North Toe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.