Sr1202 over Watauga River

Poor Condition64 years old1,100 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
Location.2 Mi.n.jct.sr1237
CarriesSr1202
CrossesWatauga River
Coordinates36.27155, -81.87145

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure4 (Poor)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialSteel
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length259.8 ft (79.2 m)
Max Span64.0 ft (19.5 m)
Deck Width27.2 ft (8.3 m)
Deck Area657.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1962 (reconstructed 2013)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic1,100 (2016)
Truck Traffic6%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000001890304

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