NC197 over Mine Fork Creek
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · .3 MI.N.JCT.SR1330 · Structure no. 000000001990316
- Built
- 1947
- 78 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC197 over Mine Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC197 over Mine Fork Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1947, so it is 78 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,400 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC197 over Mine Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC197 over Mine 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does NC197 over Mine Fork Creek carry?
About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC197 over Mine Fork Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).
Who owns NC197 over Mine Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.