US19E Sbl over Price Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR1136 · Structure no. 000000001990309
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 180 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19E Sbl over Price Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E Sbl over Price Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, 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 5 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19E Sbl over Price Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19E Sbl over Price Creek 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 Sbl over Price Creek carry?
About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US19E Sbl over Price Creek?
The structure is 180 ft (54.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns US19E Sbl over Price Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.