US Bridges

NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek

Fair

McDowell County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI from Curtis Creek · Structure no. 081106000010919

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek in McDowell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 years old, younger 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 482A
CrossesNewberry Creek
Location0.8 MI from Curtis Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 482A
CountyMcDowell County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.63, -82.2113
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating44 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2006)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 482A over Newberry 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 482A over Newberry Creek?

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