US Bridges

NFSR 90 over Wayah Creek

Good

Macon County, North Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081111000015581

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
55 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 90 over Wayah Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 90 over Wayah Creek in Macon 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 90
CrossesWayah Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 90
Coordinates35.16488, -83.51186
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length55 ft (16.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 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 90 over Wayah Creek built?

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

What condition is NFSR 90 over Wayah 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 90 over Wayah Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 90 over Wayah Creek?

The structure is 55 ft (16.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 90 over Wayah Creek?

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