NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek
GoodMacon County, North Carolina · 6.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR 1307 · Structure no. 081111000003162
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 33 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek in Macon County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 69.6 mi (112 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in November 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek?
The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.6 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 440 over Big Choga Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.