US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River
FairBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.S.JCT.SR1510 · Structure no. 000000000190060
- Built
- 1925
- 100 years old, rebuilt 1955
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 113 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River is a concrete tee beam carrying US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1955, so it is 100 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River built?
It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1955.
What condition is US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River?
The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US17BUS over Lockwoods Folly River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.