Newfound Gap Road over Mingus Creek

Fair Condition96 years old5,900 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Location14.5 Miles South Of Newfo
CarriesNewfound Gap Road
CrossesMingus Creek
Coordinates35.52014, -83.30783

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway6 (Satisfactory)
Scour Critical4 — Foundations need monitoring

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignFrame
Total Length44.6 ft (13.6 m)
Max Span20.3 ft (6.2 m)
Deck Width35.4 ft (10.8 m)
Deck Area146.9 sq m
Main Spans2
Year Built1930

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic5,900 (2023)
Truck Traffic1%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerNational Park Service
Historical SignificanceBridge is possibly eligible (requires evaluation)
Structure Number5460090P0000000

Nearby Bridges

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