Nc194 over Howard Creek
Fair Condition53 years old8,500 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Watauga |
| Location | .05 Mi.n.jct.sr1306 |
| Carries | Nc194 |
| Crosses | Howard Creek |
| Coordinates | 36.24196, -81.65602 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Fair |
| Deck | 7 (Good) |
| Superstructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Substructure | 7 (Good) |
| Channel/Waterway | 7 (Good) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel Continuous |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 89.9 ft (27.4 m) |
| Max Span | 29.9 ft (9.1 m) |
| Deck Width | 42.3 ft (12.9 m) |
| Deck Area | 353.5 sq m |
| Main Spans | 3 |
| Year Built | 1973 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 8,500 (2022) |
| Truck Traffic | 7% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 2 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 923 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000001890073 |