US Bridges

SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek

Good

Harnett County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. S Jct. SR2016 · Structure no. 000000000850238

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek in Harnett County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,600 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2017
CrossesPoorhouse Creek
Location0.4 Mi. S Jct. SR2016
RouteState Highway 2017
Coordinates35.38567, -78.78894
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic2,600 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).

Who owns SR2017 over Poorhouse Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.