IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek

Good Condition30 years old100 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Location11.3 Km NE Of Cherokee Nc
CarriesIRR BIA Route 405
CrossesBunches Creek
Coordinates35.54734, -83.23041

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionGood
Deck7 (Good)
Superstructure7 (Good)
Substructure7 (Good)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignBox Beam - Multiple
Total Length46.6 ft (14.2 m)
Max Span45.3 ft (13.8 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area156.2 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1996

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic100 (2024)
Truck Traffic3%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection324
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number00000000000S269

Nearby Bridges

IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek 0.7 mi Good IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork 1.3 mi Fair IRR BIA RTE 405 over Bunches Creek 1.3 mi Good Steve Watty Road over Bunches Creek 1.3 mi Fair IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek 1.4 mi Good IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork 1.5 mi Fair IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork 1.7 mi Fair Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405 1.8 mi Good IRR BIA RTE 410 over Raven Fork 1.9 mi Fair Bob Blankenship Ro over Bob Blankenship Road 1.9 mi Fair