US Bridges

SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork

Good

Catawba County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1807 · Structure no. 000000000350229

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
93 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 280 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2040. The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1809
CrossesUt to Hagan Fork
Location0.4 Mi. E. Jct. SR1807
RouteState Highway 1809
Coordinates35.66364, -81.13032
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 inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating62.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length93 ft (28.3 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2015)
Projected traffic560 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork?

The structure is 93 ft (28.3 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1809 over Ut to Hagan Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.