SR1817 over Big Harris Creek
PoorCleveland County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. S. Jct. NC182 · Structure no. 000000000450225
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1817 over Big Harris Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1817 over Big Harris Creek in Cleveland 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 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.
It carries about 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Big Harris Creek built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1817 over Big Harris 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 November 2024.
How much traffic does SR1817 over Big Harris Creek carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1817 over Big Harris Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR1817 over Big Harris Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.