NFSR 477 over Avery Creek
GoodTransylvania County, North Carolina · 1.7 Mi. N. Jct. Nc 276 · Structure no. 081107000003116
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 72 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 477 over Avery Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NFSR 477 over Avery Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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 NFSR 477 over Avery Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 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 20 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 477 over Avery Creek?
The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 477 over Avery Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.