US Bridges

US19E Sbl over SR1308

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.S.JCT.NC80 · Structure no. 000000001990035

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E Sbl over SR1308 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E Sbl over SR1308 in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS19E Sbl
CrossesSR1308
Location0.4 MI.S.JCT.NC80
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.90937, -82.21958
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span128 ft (39 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US19E Sbl over SR1308 built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19E Sbl over SR1308 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US19E Sbl over SR1308 carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E Sbl over SR1308?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 128 ft (39 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US19E Sbl over SR1308?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.