LEE BIRD LANE
Carrying LEE BIRD LANE over SOCO CREEK
LEE BIRD LANE, Swain, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: LEE BIRD LANE
The LEE BIRD LANE bridge in Swain, North Carolina carries LEE BIRD LANE over SOCO CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 18.3 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 15.4 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How LEE BIRD LANE compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1955
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 18.3 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Indian Tribal Government
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000T009
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 7/9, the deck (driving surface) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LEE BIRD LANE is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare LEE BIRD LANE against other structures in Swain and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for LEE BIRD LANE?
LEE BIRD LANE in Swain, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is LEE BIRD LANE inspected?
LEE BIRD LANE's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LEE BIRD LANE is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for LEE BIRD LANE?
LEE BIRD LANE has an NBI inventory load rating of 15.4 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining LEE BIRD LANE?
LEE BIRD LANE is owned and maintained by Indian Tribal Government.
How old is LEE BIRD LANE and does age affect safety?
LEE BIRD LANE was built in 1955, making it 71 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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