Access Ramp To U.s over Middle Fork New River

Fair Condition69 years old2,300 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyWatauga
LocationAccess Ramp To U.s. Route
CarriesAccess Ramp To U.s
CrossesMiddle Fork New River
Coordinates36.14842, -81.66125

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure6 (Satisfactory)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical5 — Stable for scour

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignArch - Deck
Total Length20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Max Span20.0 ft (6.1 m)
Deck Width34.4 ft (10.5 m)
Deck Area64.0 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1957 (reconstructed 1984)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic2,300 (2011)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection723
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number5140172P0000000

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