Us19 74 over Alarka Creek

Fair Condition50 years old5,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Location.1 Mi.s.jct.sr1140
CarriesUs19 74
CrossesAlarka Creek
Coordinates35.39144, -83.47893

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel Continuous
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length152.9 ft (46.6 m)
Max Span58.7 ft (17.9 m)
Deck Width50.2 ft (15.3 m)
Deck Area713.0 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built1976

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,500 (2022)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge3

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection923
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001730016

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