Nc163 over South Fork New River

Good Condition20 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location.1 Mi.n.jct.sr1201
CarriesNc163
CrossesSouth Fork New River
Coordinates36.31734, -81.40514

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure8 (Very Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length314.0 ft (95.7 m)
Max Span139.8 ft (42.6 m)
Deck Width37.1 ft (11.3 m)
Deck Area1081.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2006

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last InspectionNovember 2023
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090007

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