US Bridges

US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr

Fair

Mitchell County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1121 · Structure no. 000000001210016

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
856 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr in Mitchell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2013, so it is 48 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS19E
CrossesClinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1121
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.91046, -82.06846
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length856 ft (260.9 m)
Longest span150 ft (45.7 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2022)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr?

The structure is 856 ft (260.9 m) long with a longest span of 150 ft (45.7 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns US19E over Clinchfld RR N.Toe Rvr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.