US Bridges

NFSR 2074 over Neals Cr.

PoorPosted for load

Yancey County, North Carolina · .1 Mi. S. Jct. RD 472 · Structure no. 081108000003128

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
31 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
25
1980 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

NFSR 2074 over Neals Cr. is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 2074 over Neals Cr. in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 3 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesNFSR 2074
CrossesNeals Cr.
Location.1 Mi. S. Jct. RD 472
RouteFederal Lands Road 2074.
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.74469, -82.21412
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; extensive scour has occurred
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20.4 US tons
Inventory rating15.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadOther
Structure length31 ft (9.3 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.9 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25 (1980)
Projected traffic37 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 2074 over Neals Cr. built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is NFSR 2074 over Neals Cr. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does NFSR 2074 over Neals Cr. carry?

About 25 vehicles per day (1980 count).

How long is NFSR 2074 over Neals Cr.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.3 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.9 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns NFSR 2074 over Neals Cr.?

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