NFSR 81C over Santeetlah Creek
FairGraham County, North Carolina · 1.4 Mi. from JCT W/ Fs 81 · Structure no. 081102000003046
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Mixed Types
- Steel
- Length
- 42 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 81C over Santeetlah Creek is a steel mixed types carrying NFSR 81C over Santeetlah Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 42 ft (12.9 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 81C over Santeetlah Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 81C over Santeetlah 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 81C over Santeetlah Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is NFSR 81C over Santeetlah Creek?
The structure is 42 ft (12.9 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 81C over Santeetlah Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.