US Bridges

IRR US19 over Soco Creek

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Jackson County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.JCT.US441 · Structure no. 000000000990025

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
65 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US19 over Soco Creek is a concrete frame carrying IRR US19 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1941, so it is 84 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 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR US19
CrossesSoco Creek
Location0.4 MI.N.JCT.US441
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.47065, -83.30931
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22.9 US tons
Inventory rating18 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span61 ft (18.5 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.7 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US19 over Soco Creek built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US19 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does IRR US19 over Soco Creek carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR US19 over Soco Creek?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US19 over Soco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.