US Bridges

Campground Entranc over Deep Creek

Fair

Swain County, North Carolina · 0.9 Miles from NPS Route · Structure no. 5460100P0000000

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
130 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
255
2009 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Campground Entranc over Deep Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Campground Entranc over Deep Creek 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 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 255 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 377 by 2029. The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesCampground Entranc
CrossesDeep Creek
Location0.9 Miles from NPS Route
RouteFederal Lands Road 138
CountySwain County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.45922, -83.43772
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length130 ft (39.6 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic255 (2009)
Projected traffic377 by 2029
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Campground Entranc over Deep Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Campground Entranc over Deep Creek 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 Campground Entranc over Deep Creek carry?

About 255 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Campground Entranc over Deep Creek?

The structure is 130 ft (39.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Campground Entranc over Deep Creek?

It is owned by the National Park Service.