US Bridges

SR1793 over Cub Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .8 MI.E.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000230015

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1793 over Cub Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1793 over Cub Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1793
CrossesCub Creek
Location.8 MI.E.JCT.SR1001
RouteState Highway 1793
Coordinates35.68653, -81.50749
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (1995)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1793 over Cub Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1793 over Cub 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 2025.

How much traffic does SR1793 over Cub Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (1995 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1793 over Cub Creek?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1793 over Cub Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.