US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek

Good

Graham County, North Carolina · 7.7 KM SW Robbinsville Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S277

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
30
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 667
CrossesLittle Snowbird Creek
Location7.7 KM SW Robbinsville Nc
RouteFederal Lands Road 667
Coordinates35.28848, -83.88187
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic36 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 667 over Little Snowbird Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.