US Bridges

SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River

Fair

Mecklenburg County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR2673 · Structure no. 000000001190091

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR2417
CrossesWest Branch Rocky River
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR2673
RouteState Highway 2417
CountyMecklenburg County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50456, -80.81054
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.9 US tons
Inventory rating22.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length37 ft (11.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2016)
Projected traffic4,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River 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 March 2025.

How much traffic does SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River?

The structure is 37 ft (11.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).

Who owns SR2417 over West Branch Rocky River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.