US Bridges

Casey Lane over South Fork New River

Fair

Watauga County, North Carolina · .04 Miles South of Juncti · Structure no. 000000001890391

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
60 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
160
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Casey Lane over South Fork New River is a concrete slab carrying Casey Lane over South Fork New River in Watauga County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 15 ft wide.

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesCasey Lane
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Location.04 Miles South of Juncti
RouteCity Street 0
CountyWatauga County
StateNorth Carolina
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length60 ft (18.2 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.7 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2017)
Projected traffic320 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Casey Lane over South Fork New River built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is Casey Lane over South Fork New River 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Casey Lane over South Fork New River carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Casey Lane over South Fork New River?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.7 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Casey Lane over South Fork New River?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.