US Bridges

SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1901 · Structure no. 000000000230184

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
490
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 8 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 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1904
CrossesJacob Fork Creek
Location1.4 MI.W.JCT.SR1901
RouteState Highway 1904
Coordinates35.59656, -81.60194
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 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 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1904 over Jacob 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek carry?

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

How long is SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.