US Bridges

Range Drive over Soco Creek

Good

Swain County, North Carolina · Range Drive · Structure no. 00000000000T008

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
45 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
2019 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Range Drive over Soco Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Range Drive over Soco Creek in Swain County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 48 by 2039. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 27 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesRange Drive
CrossesSoco Creek
LocationRange Drive
RouteFederal Lands Road 0
CountySwain County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.48349, -83.19119
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span42 ft (12.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic48 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost$12,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Range Drive over Soco Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is Range Drive over Soco 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Range Drive over Soco Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Range Drive over Soco Creek?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Range Drive over Soco Creek?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.