IRR BIA RTE 653 over Wrights Creek
GoodJackson County, North Carolina · 3.8KM E of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 0000S52001B0283
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 24 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 60
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 653 over Wrights Creek is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 653 over Wrights Creek in Jackson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 60 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 70 by 2044. The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 653 over Wrights Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 653 over Wrights 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 653 over Wrights Creek carry?
About 60 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 653 over Wrights Creek?
The structure is 24 ft (7.2 m) long with a longest span of 24 ft (7.2 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 653 over Wrights Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.