Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · On Fontana Dam · Structure no. 05G000000991880
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 22 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 390
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Tennessee Valley Authority
About this bridge
Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 390 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam carry?
About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam?
The structure is 22 ft (6.6 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns Reservation Road over Fontana Dam Coffer Dam?
It is owned by the Tennessee Valley Authority.