US Bridges

IRR US19 over Soco Creek

Fair

Jackson County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1427 · Structure no. 000000000990045

Built
1941
84 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,200
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 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR US19
CrossesSoco Creek
Location2.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1427
RouteU.S. Route 19
CountyJackson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.46502, -83.23528
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.9 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,200 (2022)
Projected traffic8,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed15.5 mi (25 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 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 US19 over Soco Creek carry?

About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR US19 over Soco Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US19 over Soco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.