US Bridges

SR1949 over Bailey Fork Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI.E.JCT.US64 · Structure no. 000000000230215

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1949 over Bailey Fork Creek is a concrete culvert carrying SR1949 over Bailey Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1949
CrossesBailey Fork Creek
Location0.3 MI.E.JCT.US64
RouteState Highway 1949
Coordinates35.69291, -81.71403
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length40 ft (12.1 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1949 over Bailey Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1949 over Bailey 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR1949 over Bailey Fork Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1949 over Bailey Fork Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.1 m).

Who owns SR1949 over Bailey Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.