US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 412 over Soco Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 9.7 KM E of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S246

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
84 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 412 over Soco Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 412 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 514 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 632 by 2044. The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 412
CrossesSoco Creek
Location9.7 KM E of Cherokee Nc
RouteFederal Lands Road 412
Coordinates35.47269, -83.21322
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating34.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 20
Structure length84 ft (25.6 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2024)
Projected traffic632 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 412 over Soco Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 412 over Soco 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 412 over Soco Creek carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 412 over Soco Creek?

The structure is 84 ft (25.6 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 412 over Soco Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.