SR1916 over Henry Fork Creek
FairBurke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.E.JCT.SR1915 · Structure no. 000000000230076
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 167 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1916 over Henry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1916 over Henry Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 10.6 mi (17 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 SR1916 over Henry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1916 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1916 over Henry Fork Creek carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1916 over Henry Fork Creek?
The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1916 over Henry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.