US Bridges

SR1793 over I-26 US74

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · 0.02 MI.E.JCT.SR1756 · Structure no. 000000000890174

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
261 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1793 over I-26 US74 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1793 over I-26 US74 in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1793
CrossesI-26 US74
Location0.02 MI.E.JCT.SR1756
RouteState Highway 1793
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31568, -82.42078
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length261 ft (79.5 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2018)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1793 over I-26 US74 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1793 over I-26 US74 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 SR1793 over I-26 US74 carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1793 over I-26 US74?

The structure is 261 ft (79.5 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns SR1793 over I-26 US74?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.