SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek
PoorPosted for loadHenderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.E.JCT.SR1812 · Structure no. 000000000890264
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 61 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,900
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,800 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.
How much traffic does SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek carry?
About 1,900 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek?
The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns SR1803 over Bat Fork Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.