SR1217 over Big Branch Creek
FairPosted for loadHarnett County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. SR1209 · Structure no. 000000000850050
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 35 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1217 over Big Branch Creek is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1217 over Big Branch Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 Big Branch Creek built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1217 over Big Branch Creek 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does SR1217 over Big Branch Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1217 over Big Branch Creek?
The structure is 35 ft (10.6 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1217 over Big Branch Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.