US Bridges

SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay

Fair

Dare County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1219 · Structure no. 000000000550005

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay in Dare County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1217
CrossesCR Off Kitty Hawk Bay
Location0.3 MI E. of JCT SR1219
RouteState Highway 1217
CountyDare County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.00926, -75.69994
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating66.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2017)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR1217 over CR Off Kitty Hawk Bay?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.