US Bridges

NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek

FairPosted for load

Yancey County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi. N. Jct. Fs 482A · Structure no. 081105000003074

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 482
CrossesCurtis Creek
Location1.9 Mi. N. Jct. Fs 482A
RouteFederal Lands Road 482.1
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.69875, -82.19619
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length54 ft (16.4 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (1980)
Projected traffic30 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 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 20 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.4 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 482 over Curtis Creek?

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