US Bridges

SR2217 over Wylies Creek

Good

Cleveland County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2219 · Structure no. 000000000450092

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
250
2013 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2217 over Wylies Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2217 over Wylies Creek in Cleveland County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR2217
CrossesWylies Creek
Location0.2 Mi. W. Jct. SR2219
RouteState Highway 2217
Coordinates35.19316, -81.54896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating37.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length35 ft (10.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2013)
Projected traffic500 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR2217 over Wylies Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2217 over Wylies 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR2217 over Wylies Creek carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2217 over Wylies Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2217 over Wylies Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.