IRR BIA RTE 456 over Raven Fork
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 6.4 KM NE of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S272
- Built
- 1994
- 31 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 102 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 456 over Raven Fork is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 456 over Raven Fork in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2044. The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 456 over Raven Fork built?
It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 456 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 456 over Raven Fork carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 456 over Raven Fork?
The structure is 102 ft (31.1 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 456 over Raven Fork?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.