NFSR 81 over Sand Creek
GoodGraham County, North Carolina · 5.9 Mi. from SR 1127 · Structure no. 081102000003042
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 81 over Sand Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NFSR 81 over Sand Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 81 over Sand Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 81 over Sand 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 81 over Sand Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 81 over Sand Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 81 over Sand Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.