NFSR 80 over Copper Creek
FairCherokee County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. N. Jct. SR 1333 · Structure no. 081109000003153
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 80 over Copper Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 80 over Copper Creek in Cherokee County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 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 80 over Copper Creek built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 80 over Copper 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 80 over Copper Creek carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 80 over Copper Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 80 over Copper Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.