Nc194 over Little Helton Creek

Poor Condition48 years old150 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location125 Ft.s.jct.sr1529
CarriesNc194
CrossesLittle Helton Creek
Coordinates36.56183, -81.45664

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Culvert4 (Poor)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignCulvert
Total Length44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Max Span11.8 ft (3.6 m)
Deck Area72.4 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1978

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic150 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090040

Nearby Bridges

Sr1379 over Little Helton Creek 0.3 mi Poor Nc194 over Little Helton Creek 0.3 mi Good Nc194 over Little Helton Creek 0.5 mi Fair Sr1528 over Long Branch 0.6 mi Good Sr1529 over Long Branch 1.0 mi Fair Nc194 over Jones Branch 1.0 mi Fair Sr1527 over Helton Creek 1.1 mi Fair Sr1376 over Little Helton Creek 1.1 mi Good Sr1527 over Helton Creek 1.2 mi Fair Sr1527 over Helton Creek 1.2 mi Fair