NFSR 803 over Davidson River
FairTransylvania County, North Carolina · 200 S. Jct. US 276 · Structure no. 081107000003122
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Steel
- Length
- 100 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 803 over Davidson River is a steel channel beam carrying NFSR 803 over Davidson River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 60 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 803 over Davidson River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is NFSR 803 over Davidson River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NFSR 803 over Davidson River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (1980 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is NFSR 803 over Davidson River?
The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 803 over Davidson River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.