IRR BIA RTE 453 over Soco Creek
GoodJackson County, North Carolina · 9.6 KM E of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S275
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 48 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 32
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 453 over Soco Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 453 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 32 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2044. The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 453 over Soco Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 453 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 453 over Soco Creek carry?
About 32 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 453 over Soco Creek?
The structure is 48 ft (14.5 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 453 over Soco Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.