US Bridges

SR2617 over South Fork Withrow Creek

Good

Iredell County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2383 · Structure no. 000000000970008

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,400
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2617 over South Fork Withrow Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2617 over South Fork Withrow Creek in Iredell County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR2617
CrossesSouth Fork Withrow Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR2383
RouteState Highway 2617
Coordinates35.65278, -80.79839
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 inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2017)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 SR2617 over South Fork Withrow Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2617 over South Fork Withrow 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR2617 over South Fork Withrow Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2617 over South Fork Withrow Creek?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR2617 over South Fork Withrow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.