US Bridges

NFSR 81C over Johns Branch

Fair

Graham County, North Carolina · 50 from Jct. NFSR 81 · Structure no. 081102000003044

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 81C over Johns Branch is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 81C over Johns Branch in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 81C
CrossesJohns Branch
Location50 from Jct. NFSR 81
RouteFederal Lands Road 81C
CountyGraham County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.34269, -84.00453
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1980)
Projected traffic30 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 81C over Johns Branch built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 81C over Johns Branch 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 81C over Johns Branch carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is NFSR 81C over Johns Branch?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 81C over Johns Branch?

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