SR1799 over Hungry River
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · 1.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1885 · Structure no. 000000000890054
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2021
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 700
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1799 over Hungry River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1799 over Hungry River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,400 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1799 over Hungry River built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1799 over Hungry River 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 SR1799 over Hungry River carry?
About 700 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1799 over Hungry River?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns SR1799 over Hungry River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.