US Bridges

SR1901 over White Oak Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1904 · Structure no. 000000000230175

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
490
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1901 over White Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1901 over White Oak Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1901
CrossesWhite Oak Creek
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1904
RouteState Highway 1901
Coordinates35.58775, -81.58568
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2021
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic490 (2016)
Projected traffic980 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1901 over White Oak Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1901 over White Oak 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does SR1901 over White Oak Creek carry?

About 490 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1901 over White Oak Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR1901 over White Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.