US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 414 over Big Witch Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 6.9 KM NE of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S212

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
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 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 414
CrossesBig Witch Creek
Location6.9 KM NE of Cherokee Nc
RouteFederal Lands Road 414
Coordinates35.48924, -83.24538
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating30.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length48 ft (14.7 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2024)
Projected traffic850 by 2044
Trucks3%
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 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 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 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 (14.7 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.2 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.