US Bridges

US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd.

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Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.4MI. West JCT.NC80 · Structure no. 000000001990327

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
134 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
12,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd. is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd. in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS19E
CrossesSR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd.
Location0.4MI. West JCT.NC80
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.90952, -82.21955
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span126 ft (38.4 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2019)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd. built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd. 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 2024.

How much traffic does US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd. carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd.?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 126 ft (38.4 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US19E over SR1308(DOUBLE Island Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.