US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Soco Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 3.5KM East of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 0000S52001B0229

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Other
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,704
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Soco Creek is a prestressed concrete other carrying IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Soco Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,704 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,475 by 2044. The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1413
CrossesSoco Creek
Location3.5KM East of Cherokee Nc
RouteFederal Lands Road 1413
Coordinates35.46961, -83.28494
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeOther
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.9 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,704 (2024)
Projected traffic3,475 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 BIA RTE 1413 over Soco Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1413 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Soco Creek carry?

About 4,704 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Soco Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (15.9 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1413 over Soco Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.