US Bridges

SR1907 over Jacob Fork River

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .3 MI.W.JCT.SR1908 · Structure no. 000000000230118

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
113 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1907 over Jacob Fork River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1907 over Jacob Fork River in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1907
CrossesJacob Fork River
Location.3 MI.W.JCT.SR1908
RouteState Highway 1907
Coordinates35.59336, -81.55844
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1907 over Jacob Fork River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1907 over Jacob 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1907 over Jacob Fork River carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1907 over Jacob Fork River?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR1907 over Jacob Fork River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.