US Bridges

SR1885 over Hungry River

Good

Henderson County, North Carolina · .1 MI.S.JCT.SR1799 · Structure no. 000000000890322

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
50
1995 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1885 over Hungry River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1885 over Hungry River in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 100 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR1885
CrossesHungry River
Location.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1799
RouteState Highway 1885
Coordinates35.31883, -82.334
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (1995)
Projected traffic100 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1885 over Hungry River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1885 over Hungry River 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1885 over Hungry River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (1995 count).

How long is SR1885 over Hungry River?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1885 over Hungry River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.