US Bridges

NFSR 1206 over North Mills River

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 11.4 Mi. E. Jct. RD 475 · Structure no. 081107000003092

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 1206 over North Mills River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 1206 over North Mills River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 60 by 2045. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 1206
CrossesNorth Mills River
Location11.4 Mi. E. Jct. RD 475
RouteFederal Lands Road 1206
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.40663, -82.64956
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72.5 US tons
Inventory rating55.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (1980)
Projected traffic60 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 1206 over North Mills River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 1206 over North Mills River 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 1206 over North Mills River carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is NFSR 1206 over North Mills River?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 1206 over North Mills River?

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