NFSR 472F over South Toe River
FairYancey County, North Carolina · At Black Mt.Campground · Structure no. 081108000003138
- Built
- 1962
- 63 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 25
- 1980 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
NFSR 472F over South Toe River is a concrete slab carrying NFSR 472F over South Toe River in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).
Location
Open in Google MapsCondition and inspection
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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 472F over South Toe River built?
It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.
What condition is NFSR 472F over South Toe River 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NFSR 472F over South Toe River carry?
About 25 vehicles per day (1980 count).
How long is NFSR 472F over South Toe River?
The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns NFSR 472F over South Toe River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.