SR3217 over Catawba Creek
PoorClosed to trafficGaston County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. E. Jct. SR2200 · Structure no. 000000000710019
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 92 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR3217 over Catawba Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR3217 over Catawba Creek in Gaston County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 3 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: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR3217 over Catawba Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR3217 over Catawba 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR3217 over Catawba Creek carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR3217 over Catawba Creek?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.
Who owns SR3217 over Catawba Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.