NFSR 477 over Avery Creek
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. from Jct. US 276 · Structure no. 081107000003115
- Built
- 1989
- 36 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 477 over Avery Creek is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 477 over Avery Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 477 over Avery Creek built?
It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 477 over Avery 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 477 over Avery Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is NFSR 477 over Avery Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 477 over Avery Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.