IRR BIA RTE 419 over Soco Creek
FairJackson County, North Carolina · 7.2 KM E of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S256
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 610
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 419 over Soco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 419 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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.
It carries about 610 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 772 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 419 over Soco Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 419 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 419 over Soco Creek carry?
About 610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 419 over Soco Creek?
The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 419 over Soco Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.