NFSR 420 over Dockery Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .9 Mi. Past End SR 1337 · Structure no. 081109000003150
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 420 over Dockery Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NFSR 420 over Dockery Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 420 over Dockery Creek built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 420 over Dockery 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 420 over Dockery Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is NFSR 420 over Dockery Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 420 over Dockery Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.