US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 453 over Shut-In Creek

Good

Jackson County, North Carolina · 9.8 KM E. of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 0000S52001B0251

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 453 over Shut-In Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 453 over Shut-In Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 22 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 26 by 2044. The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 453
CrossesShut-In Creek
Location9.8 KM E. of Cherokee Nc
RouteFederal Lands Road 453
Coordinates35.46521, -83.21415
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.3 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22 (2024)
Projected traffic26 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 453 over Shut-In Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 453 over Shut-In 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 453 over Shut-In Creek carry?

About 22 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 453 over Shut-In Creek?

The structure is 27 ft (8.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 453 over Shut-In Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.