SR1956 over Bailey Fork Creek
GoodBurke County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.SR1957 · Structure no. 000000000230079
- Built
- 2006
- 19 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2021
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,600
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1956 over Bailey Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1956 over Bailey Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,200 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1956 over Bailey Fork Creek built?
It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1956 over Bailey 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 December 2021.
How much traffic does SR1956 over Bailey Fork Creek carry?
About 1,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1956 over Bailey Fork Creek?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).
Who owns SR1956 over Bailey Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.