IRR BIA RTE 492 over Little Snowbird Creek
GoodGraham County, North Carolina · 7.5KM SW of Robbinsville · Structure no. 00000000000S278
- 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 492 over Little Snowbird Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 492 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 8 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 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 36 by 2044. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 492 over Little Snowbird Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 492 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 492 over Little Snowbird Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 492 over Little Snowbird Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 492 over Little Snowbird Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.