IRR BIA RTE 449 over Soco Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · 5.0 KM E of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S250
- Built
- 1979
- 46 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 51 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 449 over Soco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 449 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 450 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 32 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 449 over Soco Creek built?
It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 449 over Soco 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 449 over Soco Creek carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 449 over Soco Creek?
The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 449 over Soco Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.