US Bridges

NFSR 2537 over Stecoah Creek

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · .3 Mi. Off SR 1236 · Structure no. 081102000003036

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 2537 over Stecoah Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NFSR 2537 over Stecoah Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2045. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 2537
CrossesStecoah Creek
Location.3 Mi. Off SR 1236
RouteFederal Lands Road 2537.
Coordinates35.40773, -83.67422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71.1 US tons
Inventory rating54.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (—)
Projected traffic150 by 2045
Trucks5%
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 2537 over Stecoah Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 2537 over Stecoah Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2022.

How much traffic does NFSR 2537 over Stecoah Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (latest count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NFSR 2537 over Stecoah Creek?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 2537 over Stecoah Creek?

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