IRR US441B over Soco Creek
FairJackson County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.US19 · Structure no. 000000000990376
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old, rebuilt 1999
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 240 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 11,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR US441B over Soco Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US441B over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986 and reconstructed in 1999, 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 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| 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 US441B over Soco Creek built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.
What condition is IRR US441B 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does IRR US441B over Soco Creek carry?
About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is IRR US441B over Soco Creek?
The structure is 240 ft (73.1 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.
Who owns IRR US441B over Soco Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.