US Bridges

SR1117 over Ready Branch

Good

Martin County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N. of JCT SR1116 · Structure no. 000000001170156

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
400
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1117 over Ready Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1117 over Ready Branch in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 800 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1117
CrossesReady Branch
Location0.4 MI N. of JCT SR1116
RouteState Highway 1117
Coordinates35.78515, -77.07887
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic400 (2021)
Projected traffic800 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 SR1117 over Ready Branch built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1117 over Ready Branch 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR1117 over Ready Branch carry?

About 400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1117 over Ready Branch?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1117 over Ready Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.