FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

NFSR 308

Carrying NFSR 308 over WHITE OAK CREEK

300' S. JCT. SR 1310, Macon, North Carolina

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
11 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: NFSR 308

The NFSR 308 bridge in Macon, North Carolina carries NFSR 308 over WHITE OAK CREEK. It was built in 1952, making it 74 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 12.8 meters (42 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 20 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 11.0 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How NFSR 308 compares

▼ 33.2
Load rating vs North Carolina average (44.2 t)
Bottom 2%
Lower load rating than 98% of North Carolina bridges
223
Bridges in Macon · 39 in Poor condition
NFSR 308 11.0 t
North Carolina average 44.2 t

Live comparison across North Carolina.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
47.5 / 100 - historical 20–49.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
22.8
Serviceability /30
12.0
Essentiality /15
12.7
Special reductions
0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
11.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1952
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
12.8 m (42 ft)
Deck Width
4.6 m (15 ft)
Owner
U.S. Forest Service
Avg Daily Traffic
20 vehicles/day
Structure Number
081111000003158

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • 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 308 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 308 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 NFSR 308?

NFSR 308 in Macon, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is NFSR 308 inspected?

NFSR 308'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 20 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NFSR 308 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 308?

NFSR 308 has an NBI inventory load rating of 11.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining NFSR 308?

NFSR 308 is owned and maintained by U.S. Forest Service.

How old is NFSR 308 and does age affect safety?

NFSR 308 was built in 1952, making it 74 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.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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