OLD FOREST HILL RD
Carrying OLD FOREST HILL RD over CULLOWHEE CREEK
0.01MI.W.JCT.UNIVER.DR., Jackson, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: OLD FOREST HILL RD
The OLD FOREST HILL RD bridge in Jackson, North Carolina carries OLD FOREST HILL RD over CULLOWHEE CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1990, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 20.1 meters (66 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,300 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 9.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How OLD FOREST HILL RD compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1952
- Last Reconstructed
- 1990
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.1 m (66 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.1 m (20 ft)
- Owner
- Other State Agencies
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 3,300 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000990057
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 5/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether OLD FOREST HILL RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare OLD FOREST HILL RD against other structures in Jackson and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for OLD FOREST HILL RD?
OLD FOREST HILL RD in Jackson, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is OLD FOREST HILL RD inspected?
OLD FOREST HILL RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 3,300 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. OLD FOREST HILL RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for OLD FOREST HILL RD?
OLD FOREST HILL RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 9.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining OLD FOREST HILL RD?
OLD FOREST HILL RD is owned and maintained by Other State Agencies.
How old is OLD FOREST HILL RD and does age affect safety?
OLD FOREST HILL RD was built in 1952, making it 74 years old and last reconstructed in 1990.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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