Tom Branch Road over Deep Creek
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · At Intersection With NPS · Structure no. 5460106P0000000
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 45 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 61
- 2009 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Tom Branch Road over Deep Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tom Branch Road over Deep Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 73 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 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 61 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 102 by 2029. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
Location
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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. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tom Branch Road over Deep Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is Tom Branch Road over Deep 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does Tom Branch Road over Deep Creek carry?
About 61 vehicles per day (2009 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tom Branch Road over Deep Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns Tom Branch Road over Deep Creek?
It is owned by the National Park Service.