NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow Creek
FairMacon County, North Carolina · 3.6 Miles from Nc HWY 28 · Structure no. 081106000032735
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow Creek is a steel culvert carrying NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 20 ft (6.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.6 m).
Who owns NFSR 79 over E. Fork Overflow Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.