US Bridges

No Data Entered over Davidson River

Fair

Transylvania County, North Carolina · No Data Entered · Structure no. 081107000016987

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
92 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

No Data Entered over Davidson River is a steel truss - thru carrying No Data Entered over Davidson River in Transylvania County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

Location

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CarriesNo Data Entered
CrossesDavidson River
LocationNo Data Entered
RouteFederal Lands Road 137
CountyTransylvania County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.28548, -82.82964
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating45.3 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length92 ft (28.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.9 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.5 m)
Roadway width16 ft (4.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was No Data Entered over Davidson River built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is No Data Entered 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 No Data Entered over Davidson River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is No Data Entered over Davidson River?

The structure is 92 ft (28.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.9 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns No Data Entered over Davidson River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.