ROUTE 437
Carrying ROUTE 437 over JARRETT CREEK
JARRETT CREEK, Macon, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: ROUTE 437
The ROUTE 437 bridge in Macon, North Carolina carries ROUTE 437 over JARRETT CREEK. It was built in 1970, making it 56 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 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 culvert 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.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How ROUTE 437 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1970
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 7.4 m (24 ft)
- Owner
- U.S. Forest Service
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 081111000002006
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether ROUTE 437 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 ROUTE 437 against other structures in Macon 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 ROUTE 437?
ROUTE 437 in Macon, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is ROUTE 437 inspected?
ROUTE 437'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 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. ROUTE 437 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 ROUTE 437?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for ROUTE 437.
Who is responsible for maintaining ROUTE 437?
ROUTE 437 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.
How old is ROUTE 437 and does age affect safety?
ROUTE 437 was built in 1970, making it 56 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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