US Bridges

NFSR 471 over Catheys Creek

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI N. Jct. SR1328 · Structure no. 081107000003098

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
1981 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 471 over Catheys Creek is a concrete arch - deck carrying NFSR 471 over Catheys Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 15 vehicles a day, projected to reach 22 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 471
CrossesCatheys Creek
Location1.2 MI N. Jct. SR1328
RouteFederal Lands Road 471
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.2217, -82.79784
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 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
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.4 US tons
Inventory rating28.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (1981)
Projected traffic22 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 471 over Catheys Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 471 over Catheys 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NFSR 471 over Catheys Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (1981 count).

How long is NFSR 471 over Catheys Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 471 over Catheys Creek?

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