US19 Nbl over Bald Creek
GoodYancey County, North Carolina · .2MI.S.JCT.SR1128 · Structure no. 000000001990321
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 144 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US19 Nbl over Bald Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19 Nbl over Bald Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long and 37 ft wide.
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US19 Nbl over Bald Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is US19 Nbl over Bald 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US19 Nbl over Bald Creek carry?
About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.
How long is US19 Nbl over Bald Creek?
The structure is 144 ft (43.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns US19 Nbl over Bald Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.