US Bridges

SR1916 over Henry Fork River

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .01 MI.E.JCT.SR1924 · Structure no. 000000000230073

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1916 over Henry Fork River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1916 over Henry Fork River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1916
CrossesHenry Fork River
Location.01 MI.E.JCT.SR1924
RouteState Highway 1916
Coordinates35.65748, -81.61176
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic700 (2019)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1916 over Henry Fork River built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1916 over Henry Fork River 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1916 over Henry Fork River carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1916 over Henry Fork River?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1916 over Henry Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.