US Bridges

IRR US441 over Soco Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 100 FT.S.JCT.US441B · Structure no. 000000000990375

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
139 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US441 over Soco Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US441 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesIRR US441
CrossesSoco Creek
Location100 FT.S.JCT.US441B
RouteU.S. Route 441
Coordinates35.46076, -83.31499
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length139 ft (42.3 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2018)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US441 over Soco Creek built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US441 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 2021.

How much traffic does IRR US441 over Soco Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is IRR US441 over Soco Creek?

The structure is 139 ft (42.3 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.8 m).

Who owns IRR US441 over Soco Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.