NFSR 475C
Carrying NFSR 475C over DAVIDSON RIVER
.1 MI. S. JCT. RD 475, Transylvania, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 475C
The NFSR 475C bridge in Transylvania, North Carolina carries NFSR 475C over DAVIDSON RIVER. It was built in 1996, making it 30 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 20.7 meters (68 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 200 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NFSR 475C compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1996
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 20.7 m (68 ft)
- Deck Width
- 8.5 m (28 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 200 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081107000003111
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 6/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NFSR 475C 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 NFSR 475C against other structures in Transylvania 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 NFSR 475C?
NFSR 475C in Transylvania, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NFSR 475C inspected?
NFSR 475C'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 200 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 475C 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 NFSR 475C?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NFSR 475C.
Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 475C?
NFSR 475C is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is NFSR 475C and does age affect safety?
NFSR 475C was built in 1996, making it 30 years old.
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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