NC197 over Elk Fork Creek
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · .85 MI.S.JCT.SR1100 · Structure no. 000000001990016
- Built
- 2022
- 3 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC197 over Elk Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC197 over Elk Fork Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 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 | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC197 over Elk Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC197 over Elk 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC197 over Elk Fork Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC197 over Elk Fork Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns NC197 over Elk Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.