SR1217 over Pott Creek
PoorPosted for loadLincoln County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. E. Jct. SR1956 · Structure no. 000000001090133
- Built
- 1967
- 58 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Channel Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 190
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1217 over Pott Creek is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying SR1217 over Pott Creek in Lincoln County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1217 over Pott Creek built?
It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1217 over Pott Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does SR1217 over Pott Creek carry?
About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1217 over Pott Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.
Who owns SR1217 over Pott Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.