IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek

Good Condition30 years old50 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountySwain
Location12.1 Km NE Of Cherokee Nc
CarriesIRR BIA Route 405
CrossesBunches Creek
Coordinates35.53645, -83.20860

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 Length49.5 ft (15.1 m)
Max Span47.6 ft (14.5 m)
Deck Width36.1 ft (11 m)
Deck Area166.1 sq m
Main Spans1
Year Built1996

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic50 (2024)
Truck Traffic2%
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 Number00000000000S270

Nearby Bridges

IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek 0.7 mi Good Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 405 1.0 mi Good IRR BIA Route 405 over Bunches Creek 1.4 mi Good IRR BIA RTE 405 over Bunches Creek 2.7 mi Good IRR BIA RTE 405 over Raven Fork 2.7 mi Fair Steve Watty Road over Bunches Creek 2.7 mi Fair IRR BIA RTE 486 over Big Witch Creek 2.8 mi Good Blue Ridge Parkway over BIA Route 434 2.9 mi Fair IRR BIA RTE 1410 over Raven Fork 2.9 mi Fair IRR BIA RTE 467 over Raven Fork 3.1 mi Fair