NC251 over Ivy River
GoodMadison County, North Carolina · 0.1M. S. Jct. US25/70 · Structure no. 000000001150009
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 241 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC251 over Ivy River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC251 over Ivy River in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC251 over Ivy River built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC251 over Ivy 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC251 over Ivy River carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC251 over Ivy River?
The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns NC251 over Ivy River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.