US Bridges

SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek

Fair

Burke County, North Carolina · 2.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1919 · Structure no. 000000000230165

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
106 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 slab 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 6 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 480 by 2040. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1918
CrossesHenry Fork Creek
Location2.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1919
RouteState Highway 1918
Coordinates35.63967, -81.69232
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2000)
Projected traffic480 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 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 November 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns SR1918 over Henry Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.