US Bridges

NFSR 982 over Upper Creek

FairPosted for load

Burke County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 181 · Structure no. 081105000003084

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
85 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 982 over Upper Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 982 over Upper Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 982
CrossesUpper Creek
Location1.3 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 181
RouteFederal Lands Road 982.1
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.91999, -81.79694
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length85 ft (25.8 m)
Longest span36 ft (10.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1980)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 982 over Upper Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 982 over Upper 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 982 over Upper Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is NFSR 982 over Upper Creek?

The structure is 85 ft (25.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 982 over Upper Creek?

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