US Bridges

Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road

Poor

Swain County, North Carolina · Dugans Road · Structure no. 00000000000T006

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 18 by 2039. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 12 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesSam Sherrill Road
CrossesSam Sherrill Road
LocationDugans Road
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySwain County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47288, -83.28484
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic18 by 2039
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$120,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns Sam Sherrill Road over Sam Sherrill Road?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.