2024 hurricane helene - permanent repairs to bridges 990043 and 990328 on US 19 east and a section of US 19 east near the bridges in yancey county

The Federal Highway Administration awarded the North Carolina Department of Transportation $852,300 on December 3, 2025, under the Emergency Relief (ER) Program (CFDA 20.271) to perform permanent repairs to bridges damaged by Hurricane Helene floodwaters on US 19 East in Yancey County.

The project comprises structural repairs to two bridges over the South Toe River—Bridge 990043 (Federal Structure 1990043) on the westbound lane and Bridge 990328 (Federal Structure 1990328) on the northbound lane—and roadway restoration of a section of US 19 East near the bridges. The roadway work will address damage to the roadbed, pavement, and bridge slopes west of the bridge structures. Work is being let under contract DM00490. Performance extends from the award date through October 1, 2034, with work performed in Yancey County, North Carolina. The ER Program provides Highway Trust Fund resources to supplement state resources for repair of Federal-aid highways damaged by natural disasters; North Carolina is responsible for retaining project records and documents per 2 CFR 200.333.

Project description

Permanent repairs along US 19 east in yancey county near the south TOE river. This project includes bridge and roadway work. Repair bridge 990043 (federal structure 1990043) over the south TOE river on the westbound lane of US 19 east; and repair bridge 990328 (federal structure 1990328) over the south TOE river on the northbound lane of US 19 east. Structural damage was caused by hurricane helene floodwaters. Repairs are needed to restore the structural integrity of the bridges and ensure the safe passage of vehicles. This project will also repair a section of US 19 east near the south TOE river. Roadway repairs are needed to restore the damaged roadbed, pavement, and bridge slopes (not the approach slabs but the pavement section west of bridge). This work is being let under contract DM00490.