Nc88 194 over Buffalo Creek

Poor Condition77 years old6,800 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAshe
Location.3 Mi.n.jct.sr1131
CarriesNc88 194
CrossesBuffalo Creek
Coordinates36.43658, -81.51475

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure4 (Poor)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length98.8 ft (30.1 m)
Max Span31.8 ft (9.7 m)
Deck Width31.2 ft (9.5 m)
Deck Area285.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1949

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic6,800 (2022)
Truck Traffic7%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection524
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000090055

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