US Bridges

SR2017 over Lower Little River

Fair

Moore County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2169 · Structure no. 000000001250197

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2017 over Lower Little River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2017 over Lower Little River in Moore County, North Carolina. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR2017
CrossesLower Little River
Location0.1 Mi. S. Jct. SR2169
RouteState Highway 2017
Coordinates35.19232, -79.18407
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2022)
Projected traffic5,600 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR2017 over Lower Little River built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2017 over Lower Little 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR2017 over Lower Little River carry?

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2017 over Lower Little River?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns SR2017 over Lower Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.