US Bridges

SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · .9 MI.W.JCT.SR1901 · Structure no. 000000000230198

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 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 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1904
CrossesJacob Fork Creek
Location.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1901
RouteState Highway 1901
Coordinates35.59394, -81.59618
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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
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 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1904 over Jacob Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.