NFSR 475B over Rockhouse
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. from Jct. W/FS475 · Structure no. 081107000003106
- Built
- 1985
- 40 years old, rebuilt 1986
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 1998 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 475B over Rockhouse is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 475B over Rockhouse in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 40 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 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 475B over Rockhouse built?
It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.
What condition is NFSR 475B over Rockhouse 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 475B over Rockhouse carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (1998 count).
How long is NFSR 475B over Rockhouse?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 475B over Rockhouse?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.