US Bridges

NFSR 350 over Buck Creek

FairPosted for load

Macon County, North Carolina · .6 Mi. N. Jct. Rd. 70 · Structure no. 081109000003148

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 350 over Buck Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying NFSR 350 over Buck Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 350
CrossesBuck Creek
Location.6 Mi. N. Jct. Rd. 70
RouteFederal Lands Road 350.6
CountyMacon County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.08329, -83.6126
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating16.8 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadOther
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1980)
Projected traffic75 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NFSR 350 over Buck Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 350 over Buck 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 350 over Buck Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is NFSR 350 over Buck Creek?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 350 over Buck Creek?

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