US Bridges

Route 437 over Jarrett Creek

Fair

Macon County, North Carolina · Jarrett Creek · Structure no. 081111000002006

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Route 437 over Jarrett Creek is a steel culvert carrying Route 437 over Jarrett Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

CarriesRoute 437
CrossesJarrett Creek
LocationJarrett Creek
RouteFederal Lands Road 437
Coordinates35.15701, -83.62772
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating7.5 US tons
Inventory rating5.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length24 ft (7.4 m)
Longest span0 ft (0 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (—)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Route 437 over Jarrett Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 437 over Jarrett 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 437 over Jarrett Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Route 437 over Jarrett Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.4 m) long.

Who owns Route 437 over Jarrett Creek?

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