SR1861 over Lewis Creek
FairHenderson County, North Carolina · .5 MI.W.JCT.SR1783 · Structure no. 000000000890170
- Built
- 1958
- 67 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 36 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 400
- 2000 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1861 over Lewis Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1861 over Lewis Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 6 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 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1861 over Lewis Creek built?
It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1861 over Lewis 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 2024.
How much traffic does SR1861 over Lewis Creek carry?
About 400 vehicles per day (2000 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1861 over Lewis Creek?
The structure is 36 ft (10.9 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns SR1861 over Lewis Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.