IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 12.2 KM NE of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S252
- Built
- 1963
- 62 years old, rebuilt 1985
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 88 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 62 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,860 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork built?
It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1410 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork?
The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.