US Bridges

US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk

Fair

Madison County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1526 · Structure no. 000000001150156

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 72 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 6 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19
CrossesMid. Fork California Crk
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1526
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyMadison County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.85443, -82.4885
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk 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 US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US19 over Mid. Fork California Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.