IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River
GoodSwain County, North Carolina · 3.1 KM N of Cherokee Nc · Structure no. 00000000000S286
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 2009
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 178 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,050
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 61 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 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,015 by 2044. The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River 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 RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River carry?
About 2,050 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River?
The structure is 178 ft (54.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Oconaluftee River?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.