NFSR 787 over Looking Glass Creek
FairPosted for loadTransylvania County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. from Jct. W/Us 276 · Structure no. 081107000003121
- Built
- 1992
- 33 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Arch - Deck
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 73 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 50
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 787 over Looking Glass Creek is a wood or timber arch - deck carrying NFSR 787 over Looking Glass Creek in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 787 over Looking Glass Creek built?
It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 787 over Looking Glass 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 787 over Looking Glass Creek carry?
About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).
How long is NFSR 787 over Looking Glass Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.4 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 787 over Looking Glass Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.