NFSR 472 over South Toe River
PoorYancey County, North Carolina · 2.0 Mi. S. Jct. Fs 482 · Structure no. 081108000003134
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 67 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 20
- 1981 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 472 over South Toe River is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 472 over South Toe River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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.
It carries about 20 vehicles a day, projected to reach 30 by 2045. The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 472 over South Toe River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 472 over South Toe River 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 472 over South Toe River carry?
About 20 vehicles per day (1981 count).
How long is NFSR 472 over South Toe River?
The structure is 67 ft (20.4 m) long with a longest span of 67 ft (20.4 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 472 over South Toe River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.