SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek
FairPosted for loadBurke County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1919 · Structure no. 000000000230159
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 240
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1918 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek carry?
About 240 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.