US Bridges

SR1738 over Devils Fork Creek

FairPosted for load

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1737 · Structure no. 000000000890142

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
61 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1738 over Devils Fork Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1738 over Devils Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 540 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,080 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1738
CrossesDevils Fork Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1737
RouteState Highway 1738
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.33225, -82.39133
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating33 US tons
Inventory rating19 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span20 ft (6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2016)
Projected traffic1,080 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 SR1738 over Devils Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1738 over Devils 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1738 over Devils Fork Creek carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1738 over Devils Fork Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1738 over Devils Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.