US Bridges

NC80 over South Toe River

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1158 · Structure no. 000000001990038

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
241 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC80 over South Toe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC80 over South Toe River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesNC80
CrossesSouth Toe River
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1158
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates35.80607, -82.20152
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length241 ft (73.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.1 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2015)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC80 over South Toe River built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC80 over South Toe River 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does NC80 over South Toe River carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC80 over South Toe River?

The structure is 241 ft (73.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NC80 over South Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.