US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Wrights Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 3.5 KM E of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S279

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,870
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Wrights Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Wrights 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 2,870 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,524 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1413
CrossesWrights Creek
Location3.5 KM E of Cherokee Nc
RouteFederal Lands Road 1413
Coordinates35.47517, -83.28203
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span43 ft (13 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,870 (2024)
Projected traffic3,524 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Wrights Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Wrights 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 1413 over Wrights Creek carry?

About 2,870 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Wrights Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Wrights Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.