US Bridges

NFSR 148 over Stream Cold Springs Br.

Fair

Haywood County, North Carolina · 0.3 Miles from I-40 · Structure no. 081104000003056

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2100
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
29 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 148 over Stream Cold Springs Br. is a concrete culvert carrying NFSR 148 over Stream Cold Springs Br. in Haywood County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2100, so it is 50 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 29 ft (8.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 148
CrossesStream Cold Springs Br.
Location0.3 Miles from I-40
RouteFederal Lands Road 148.6
CountyHaywood County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73791, -83.02035
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 Stream Cold Springs Br. built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2100.

What condition is NFSR 148 over Stream Cold Springs Br. 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 148 over Stream Cold Springs Br. carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 148 over Stream Cold Springs Br.?

The structure is 29 ft (8.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NFSR 148 over Stream Cold Springs Br.?

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