Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek
GoodWatauga County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.W.JCT.US321 · Structure no. 000000001890381
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2002 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Cornish Road over Middle Fork 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is Cornish Road over Middle Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2002 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Cornish Road over Middle Fork Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.