IRR BIA RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River
FairSwain County, North Carolina · 4.8 KM SW of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S274
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 206 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 540 by 2044. The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 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 RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River 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 1236 over Oconaluftee River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River?
The structure is 206 ft (62.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1236 over Oconaluftee River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.