US Bridges

NFSR 62 over Cheoah River

Fair

Graham County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. from Nc 129 · Structure no. 081102000003038

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
155 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 62 over Cheoah River is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 62 over Cheoah River in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 155 ft (47.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 62
CrossesCheoah River
Location.1 Mi. from Nc 129
RouteFederal Lands Road 62.1
CountyGraham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.43809, -83.91856
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating25.7 US tons
Inventory rating20 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadOther
Structure length155 ft (47.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.4 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1980)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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 62 over Cheoah River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 62 over Cheoah River 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 62 over Cheoah River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is NFSR 62 over Cheoah River?

The structure is 155 ft (47.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.4 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 62 over Cheoah River?

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