US Bridges

SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 1 MI.E.JCT.SR1800 · Structure no. 000000000890051

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
700
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1799
CrossesUt to Tumblebug Creek
Location1 MI.E.JCT.SR1800
RouteState Highway 1799
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31897, -82.34772
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: 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 rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length33 ft (10 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 traffic700 (2000)
Projected traffic1,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek carry?

About 700 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR1799 over Ut to Tumblebug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.