SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek
GoodHenderson County, North Carolina · .7 MI.N.JCT.SR1722 · Structure no. 000000000890201
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 75 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek 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 June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek?
The structure is 75 ft (22.8 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns SR1779 over Bat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.