US Bridges

SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork

Good

Guilford County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC61 · Structure no. 000000000810188

Built
2007
18 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork in Guilford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2007, so it is 18 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR2717
CrossesProng Reedy Fork
Location1.0 Mi. E. Jct. NC61
RouteState Highway 2717
Coordinates36.19634, -79.57369
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length77 ft (23.4 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic400 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork built?

It was built in 2007, making it 18 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork?

The structure is 77 ft (23.4 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2717 over Prong Reedy Fork?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.