IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · 11.7 KM NE of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S267
- Built
- 1996
- 29 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 64 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 75
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 90 by 2044. The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 22.4 mi (36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Route 405 over Bunches Creek built?
It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches 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 Route 405 over Bunches Creek carry?
About 75 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek?
The structure is 64 ft (19.4 m) long with a longest span of 61 ft (18.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.