US Bridges

NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Avery County, North Carolina · Off NFSR 981 near SR 1514 · Structure no. 081105000015000

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek is a steel culvert carrying NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek in Avery County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 192
CrossesWilson Creek
LocationOff NFSR 981 near SR 1514
RouteFederal Lands Road 192
CountyAvery County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.04471, -81.47714
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating69.3 US tons
Inventory rating53.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length26 ft (8 m)
Longest span24 ft (7.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 26 ft (8 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).

Who owns NFSR 192 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.