NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 150 N.Jct. SR1152 · Structure no. 000000001890004
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 62 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 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 NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek 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 August 2021.
How much traffic does NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek?
The structure is 62 ft (18.8 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns NC194 over Crab Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.