NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch
GoodHaywood County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. N. Jct. I-40 · Structure no. 081104000003054
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch is a concrete frame carrying NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).
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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 148 over Cold Springs Branch built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (16 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.