IRR SR1563 over Soco Creek
FairPosted for loadJackson County, North Carolina · 200 FT.S.JCT.US441 · Structure no. 000000000990030
- Built
- 1932
- 93 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 73 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR SR1563 over Soco Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR SR1563 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 6 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 SR1563 over Soco Creek built?
It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR SR1563 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does IRR SR1563 over Soco Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is IRR SR1563 over Soco Creek?
The structure is 73 ft (22.2 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns IRR SR1563 over Soco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.