US Bridges

SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek

Fair

Henderson County, North Carolina · .25 MI.S.JCT.SR1783 · Structure no. 000000000890374

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2000 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek in Henderson County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 6 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1970
CrossesUt to Bat Fork Creek
Location.25 MI.S.JCT.SR1783
RouteState Highway 1970
CountyHenderson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29367, -82.40843
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2000)
Projected traffic200 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2000 count).

How long is SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR1970 over Ut to Bat Fork Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.