US Bridges

Horse Camp RD over Shinny Creek

Good

Burke County, North Carolina · 3.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1901 · Structure no. 000000000230375

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
1995 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Horse Camp RD over Shinny Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying Horse Camp RD over Shinny Creek in Burke County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesHorse Camp RD
CrossesShinny Creek
Location3.9 MI.W.JCT.SR1901
RouteState Lands Road 0
Coordinates35.59512, -81.60931
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 rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.4 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (1995)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation 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 Horse Camp RD over Shinny Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Horse Camp RD over Shinny 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 Horse Camp RD over Shinny Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is Horse Camp RD over Shinny Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Horse Camp RD over Shinny Creek?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.