US Bridges

NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 03 MI.N.JCT.SR1440 · Structure no. 000000001990317

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
510 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,500 by 2040. The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesNC80
CrossesNorth Toe River CSX RR
Location03 MI.N.JCT.SR1440
RouteState Highway 80
Coordinates35.93066, -82.17215
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length510 ft (155.4 m)
Longest span173 ft (52.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2021)
Projected traffic1,500 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad and waterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR?

The structure is 510 ft (155.4 m) long with a longest span of 173 ft (52.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns NC80 over North Toe River CSX RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.