NC18 over Henry Fork Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .2 MI.S.JCT.SR1748 · Structure no. 000000000230032
- Built
- 1952
- 73 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 213 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC18 over Henry Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying NC18 over Henry Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC18 over Henry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC18 over Henry Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in September 2023.
How much traffic does NC18 over Henry Fork Creek carry?
About 3,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC18 over Henry Fork Creek?
The structure is 213 ft (64.9 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC18 over Henry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.