Sr1559 over Watauga River

Good Condition12 years old930 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location0.1 Mi.s.jct.nc 105
CarriesSr1559
CrossesWatauga River
Coordinates36.15664, -81.76961

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway8 (Very Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length128.0 ft (39 m)
Max Span44.0 ft (13.4 m)
Deck Width29.9 ft (9.1 m)
Deck Area354.9 sq m
Main Spans3
Year Built2014

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic930 (2016)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection921
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001890006

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