Sr1342 over Elk River

Poor Condition97 years old950 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyAvery
Location20 Ft.s.jct.nc184
CarriesSr1342
CrossesElk River
Coordinates36.15675, -81.86977

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway5 (Fair)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length56.8 ft (17.3 m)
Max Span53.8 ft (16.4 m)
Deck Width34.1 ft (10.4 m)
Deck Area179.9 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1929 (reconstructed 1977)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic950 (2021)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000110019

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