US Bridges

SR1793 over Devils Fork Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · 50 FT.S.JCT.SR1525 · Structure no. 000000000890049

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1793 over Devils Fork Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1793 over Devils Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1793
CrossesDevils Fork Creek
Location50 FT.S.JCT.SR1525
RouteState Highway 1793
Coordinates35.32883, -82.44452
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2018)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 SR1793 over Devils Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1793 over Devils 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR1793 over Devils Fork Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1793 over Devils Fork Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1793 over Devils Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.