DIRT ROAD
Carrying DIRT ROAD over NORTH TOE RIVER
.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1320, Mitchell, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: DIRT ROAD
The DIRT ROAD bridge in Mitchell, North Carolina carries DIRT ROAD over NORTH TOE RIVER. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous. Daily traffic averages 5 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How DIRT ROAD compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 5 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001210143
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether DIRT ROAD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare DIRT ROAD against other structures in Mitchell and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for DIRT ROAD?
DIRT ROAD in Mitchell, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is DIRT ROAD inspected?
DIRT ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 5 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DIRT ROAD is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for DIRT ROAD?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for DIRT ROAD.
Who is responsible for maintaining DIRT ROAD?
Ownership is not specified for DIRT ROAD in the NBI.
How old is DIRT ROAD and does age affect safety?
DIRT ROAD was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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