NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek
FairYancey County, North Carolina · Picnic Area 1.4 MI N.482A · Structure no. 081105000003073
- Built
- 1978
- 47 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 32 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek built?
It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 482 over Curtis 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek?
The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.