NC194 over Baird Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · .4 MI.N.JCT.SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001890062
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 23 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC194 over Baird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying NC194 over Baird Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2040. The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC194 over Baird Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC194 over Baird 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 2023.
How much traffic does NC194 over Baird Creek carry?
About 800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC194 over Baird Creek?
The structure is 23 ft (7 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m).
Who owns NC194 over Baird Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.