NC217 over Lower Little River
GoodCumberland County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. of JCT.SR1705 · Structure no. 000000000510020
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 198 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC217 over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC217 over Lower Little River in Cumberland County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC217 over Lower Little River built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC217 over Lower Little River 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC217 over Lower Little River carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC217 over Lower Little River?
The structure is 198 ft (60.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns NC217 over Lower Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.