US Bridges

SR1717 over Flat Creek

FairPosted for load

Buncombe County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1741 · Structure no. 000000000210072

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
60
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1717 over Flat Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying SR1717 over Flat Creek in Buncombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 60 vehicles a day, projected to reach 120 by 2040. The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1717
CrossesFlat Creek
Location1.1 MI.S.JCT.SR1741
RouteState Highway 1717
CountyBuncombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.72034, -82.60714
Functional classRural 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadUnknown
Structure length61 ft (18.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic60 (2022)
Projected traffic120 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1717 over Flat Creek built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1717 over Flat 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR1717 over Flat Creek carry?

About 60 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is SR1717 over Flat Creek?

The structure is 61 ft (18.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns SR1717 over Flat Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.