US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork

Fair

Swain County, North Carolina · 14.7 KM N of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S248

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
365
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 5 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2039. The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 467
CrossesRaven Fork
Location14.7 KM N of Cherokee Nc
RouteFederal Lands Road 467
CountySwain County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.55347, -83.25956
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50.8 US tons
Inventory rating22.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.6 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2039
Trucks4%
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 467 over Raven Fork built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork?

The structure is 91 ft (27.6 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.