US Bridges

SR1795 over Henry Fork Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .8 MI.S.JCT.SR1001 · Structure no. 000000000230016

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
460
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1795 over Henry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1795 over Henry Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 460 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 920 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1795
CrossesHenry Fork Creek
Location.8 MI.S.JCT.SR1001
RouteState Highway 1795
Coordinates35.67464, -81.51627
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic460 (2000)
Projected traffic920 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1795 over Henry Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1795 over Henry Fork 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1795 over Henry Fork Creek carry?

About 460 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1795 over Henry Fork Creek?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1795 over Henry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.