US Bridges

Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC194 · Structure no. 000000000110183

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
730
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,460 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesElkmont Lane
CrossesShawneehaw Creek
Location0.1 MI.N.JCT.NC194
RouteCity Street 0
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.17031, -81.84794
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating45 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2012)
Projected traffic1,460 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 Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek built?

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

What condition is Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek 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 Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Elkmont Lane over Shawneehaw Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.