SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadBurke County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1907 · Structure no. 000000000230306
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 76 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923, so it is 102 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.
How much traffic does SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek?
The structure is 76 ft (23.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.
Who owns SR1924 over Jacob Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.