Ash Street over North Toe River
FairPosted for loadAvery County, North Carolina · .05 MI.E.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000110163
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,000
- 1994 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ash Street over North Toe River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Ash Street over North Toe River in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ash Street over North Toe River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Ash 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 Ash Street over North Toe River carry?
About 1,000 vehicles per day (1994 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Ash Street over North Toe River?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns Ash Street over North Toe River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.