US Bridges

NFSR 86 over Connelly Creek

Good

Swain County, North Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081111000016985

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 86 over Connelly Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 86 over Connelly Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesNFSR 86
CrossesConnelly Creek
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 86
Coordinates35.36299, -83.33894
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.6 US tons
Inventory rating37.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckOther
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 86 over Connelly Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 86 over Connelly 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 86 over Connelly Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is NFSR 86 over Connelly Creek?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 86 over Connelly Creek?

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