US Bridges

NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal

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Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N JCT SR2021 · Structure no. 000000000850028

Built
2024
1 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC217
CrossesBeaverdam Swamp Canal
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR2021
RouteState Highway 217
CountyHarnett County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29796, -78.70902
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2021)
Projected traffic10,800 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal built?

It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal 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 2024.

How much traffic does NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m).

Who owns NC217 over Beaverdam Swamp Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.