US19 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C
FairMadison County, North Carolina · .02 MI.N.JCT.SR1511 · Structure no. 000000001150161
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old, rebuilt 2012
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 75 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US19 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C in Madison County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 63 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 9,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,400 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.
What condition is US19 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C 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 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C carry?
About 9,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US19 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns US19 SR1511 over Middle Fork California C?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.