Sr1200 over Watauga River

Poor Condition21 years old400 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location.2 Mi.n.jct.us321
CarriesSr1200
CrossesWatauga River
Coordinates36.26925, -81.88406

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck5 (Fair)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignSlab
Total Length107.9 ft (32.9 m)
Max Span52.8 ft (16.1 m)
Deck Width30.2 ft (9.2 m)
Deck Area302.7 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built2005

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic400 (2022)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection621
Inspection FrequencyEvery 48 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001890271

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