NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek
PoorPosted for loadMcDowell County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. W. Jct. NFSR 482 · Structure no. 081105000003078
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 25 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Superstructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.3 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.