NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek
FairWatauga County, North Carolina · 10 FT.S.JCT.SR1346 · Structure no. 000000001890376
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC194 over Pine Orchard Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.