NC197 over North Toe River
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.S.JCT.NC226 · Structure no. 000000001990061
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 361 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC197 over North Toe River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC197 over North Toe River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC197 over North Toe River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC197 over North 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC197 over North Toe River carry?
About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC197 over North Toe River?
The structure is 361 ft (110 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.
Who owns NC197 over North Toe River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.