SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek
PoorPosted for loadCatawba County, North Carolina · 1.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1818 · Structure no. 000000000350158
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek in Catawba County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1817 over N. Fork Mountain Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.