SR1217 over Flat Branch
FairGates County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT US158 · Structure no. 000000000730011
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 55 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 250
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1217 over Flat Branch is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1217 over Flat Branch in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2040. The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 SR1217 over Flat Branch built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1217 over Flat Branch 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1217 over Flat Branch carry?
About 250 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1217 over Flat Branch?
The structure is 55 ft (16.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1217 over Flat Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.