US Bridges

NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch

FairPosted for load

Haywood County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. N. JCT I-40 · Structure no. 081104000003055

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
50 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 slab 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 135 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 18.6 mi (30 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 148
CrossesCold Springs Branch
Location1 Mi. N. JCT I-40
RouteFederal Lands Road 148
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74155, -83.01126
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.1 US tons
Inventory rating21.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.5 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (1980)
Projected traffic135 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed18.6 mi (30 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 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 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 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 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.5 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 148 over Cold Springs Branch?

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