US Bridges

No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. Toe River

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · 5.5 Mi. S. Jct. Nc 80 · Structure no. 081108000032737

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. Toe River is a steel culvert carrying No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. Toe River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesRt. Prong S. Toe River
Location5.5 Mi. S. Jct. Nc 80
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72211, -82.249
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (1980)
Projected traffic15 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed12.4 mi (20 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. Toe River built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. Toe River carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. Toe River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.7 m).

Who owns No Data Entered over Rt. Prong S. Toe River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.