IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 11.2 KM NE of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S257
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 139 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 460
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2044. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 405 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 405 over Raven Fork carry?
About 460 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork?
The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.