NC126 over Old Catawba River
GoodMcDowell County, North Carolina · .7 MI.E.JCT.SR1595 · Structure no. 000000001110349
- Built
- 1981
- 44 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 225 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC126 over Old Catawba River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC126 over Old Catawba River in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC126 over Old Catawba River built?
It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC126 over Old Catawba River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does NC126 over Old Catawba River carry?
About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC126 over Old Catawba River?
The structure is 225 ft (68.5 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NC126 over Old Catawba River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.