BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD
Carrying BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD over BUCKEYE CREEK
.02 MI.W.PINNACLE RDG.RD., Watauga, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD
The BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD bridge in Watauga, North Carolina carries BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD over BUCKEYE CREEK. It was built in 1986, making it 40 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.4 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 50 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BUCKEYE LAKE 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1986
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 6.4 m (21 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 50 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001890345
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD against other structures in Watauga 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 BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD?
BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD in Watauga, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD inspected?
BUCKEYE LAKE 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 50 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD?
BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD?
BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD and does age affect safety?
BUCKEYE LAKE ROAD was built in 1986, making it 40 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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