US Bridges

SR1757 over Bat Fork Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .2 MI.E.JCT.SR1758 · Structure no. 000000000890117

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1757 over Bat Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1757 over Bat Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 66 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1757
CrossesBat Fork Creek
Location.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1758
RouteState Highway 1757
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31165, -82.43583
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width20 ft (6 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2016)
Projected traffic2,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1757 over Bat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is SR1757 over Bat Fork 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1757 over Bat Fork Creek carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1757 over Bat Fork Creek?

The structure is 53 ft (16.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns SR1757 over Bat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.