US Bridges

Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork

Fair

Swain County, North Carolina · In Smokemont Campground B · Structure no. 5460098P0000000

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1
2009 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork is a steel culvert carrying Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1 vehicles a day, projected to reach 2 by 2029. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSmokemont Campgrou
CrossesBradley Fork
LocationIn Smokemont Campground B
RouteFederal Lands Road 513
CountySwain County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56008, -83.31203
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length57 ft (17.4 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1 (2009)
Projected traffic2 by 2029
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$45,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.

How much traffic does Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork carry?

About 1 vehicles per day (2009 count).

How long is Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.5 m).

Who owns Smokemont Campgrou over Bradley Fork?

It is owned by the National Park Service.