US Bridges

US19E over Cane River

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · .02 Mi.N.Jct SR1115 · Structure no. 000000001990009

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
205 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E over Cane River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E over Cane River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 41 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19E
CrossesCane River
Location.02 Mi.N.Jct SR1115
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.9117, -82.349
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating26.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length205 ft (62.4 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US19E over Cane River built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

What condition is US19E over Cane 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US19E over Cane River carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E over Cane River?

The structure is 205 ft (62.4 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns US19E over Cane River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.