IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek
FairJackson County, North Carolina · 6 KM NE of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S211
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.