NFSR 472 over Upper Creek
FairPosted for loadYancey County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi. S. JCT Fs 482 · Structure no. 081108000003136
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Concrete
- Length
- 26 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 472 over Upper Creek is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NFSR 472 over Upper Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 25 vehicles a day, projected to reach 37 by 2045. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NFSR 472 over Upper Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 472 over Upper 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 472 over Upper Creek carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 472 over Upper Creek?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 472 over Upper Creek?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.