US Bridges

Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk River

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 0.1MI.W.JCT.NC184 · Structure no. 000000000110181

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
120 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2010 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk River is a steel truss - thru carrying Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk 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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Vista Ln.
CrossesElk River
Location0.1MI.W.JCT.NC184
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.1502, -81.86189
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span118 ft (35.9 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2010)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk 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 Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk River?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (35.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Mountain Vista Ln. over Elk River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.