SR1617 over Newfound Creek
GoodBuncombe County, North Carolina · .4 MI.W.JCT.SR1002 · Structure no. 000000000210019
- Built
- 2014
- 11 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 123 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1617 over Newfound Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1617 over Newfound Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 550 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1617 over Newfound Creek built?
It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1617 over Newfound 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does SR1617 over Newfound Creek carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1617 over Newfound Creek?
The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1617 over Newfound Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.