US Bridges

US19E Nbl over South Toe River

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. North Jct. NC80 · Structure no. 000000001990328

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
317 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US19E Nbl over South Toe River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US19E Nbl over South Toe River 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,671 by 2040. The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS19E Nbl
CrossesSouth Toe River
Location0.3 Mi. North Jct. NC80
RouteU.S. Route 19
Coordinates35.90598, -82.18823
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length317 ft (96.6 m)
Longest span138 ft (42 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,671 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 Nbl over South Toe River built?

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

What condition is US19E Nbl over South Toe River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US19E Nbl over South Toe River carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US19E Nbl over South Toe River?

The structure is 317 ft (96.6 m) long with a longest span of 138 ft (42 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US19E Nbl over South Toe River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.