US Bridges

SR1783 over Bat Fork Creek

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .02 MI.W.JCT.SR1756 · Structure no. 000000000890255

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
100 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1783 over Bat Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1783 over Bat Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 22,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1783
CrossesBat Fork Creek
Location.02 MI.W.JCT.SR1756
RouteState Highway 1783
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29699, -82.41606
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span95 ft (28.9 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,000 (2018)
Projected traffic44,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1783 over Bat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1783 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR1783 over Bat Fork Creek carry?

About 22,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1783 over Bat Fork Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (28.9 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns SR1783 over Bat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.