NFSR 50 over Schuler Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · 1.4 Miles from SR1327 · Structure no. 081109000001001
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old, rebuilt 2100
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 15
- 1997 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 50 over Schuler Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying NFSR 50 over Schuler Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994 and reconstructed in 2100, so it is 31 years old, younger 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long.
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 50 over Schuler Creek built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2100.
What condition is NFSR 50 over Schuler 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does NFSR 50 over Schuler Creek carry?
About 15 vehicles per day (1997 count).
How long is NFSR 50 over Schuler Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m).
Who owns NFSR 50 over Schuler Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.