US Bridges

SR1919 over Henry Fork

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1918 · Structure no. 000000000230071

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
130
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1919 over Henry Fork is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1919 over Henry Fork in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 89 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 6 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 130 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 260 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1919
CrossesHenry Fork
Location0.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1918
RouteState Highway 1919
CountyBurke County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.64199, -81.66185
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length34 ft (10.3 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2000)
Projected traffic260 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1919 over Henry Fork built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is SR1919 over Henry Fork 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does SR1919 over Henry Fork carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1919 over Henry Fork?

The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns SR1919 over Henry Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.