SR1517 over North Fork Little River
FairOrange County, North Carolina · 50 Ft. E. JCT.SR1518 · Structure no. 000000001350026
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 350
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1517 over North Fork Little River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR1517 over North Fork Little River in Orange County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1517 over North Fork Little River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1517 over North Fork 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does SR1517 over North Fork Little River carry?
About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1517 over North Fork Little River?
The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 13 ft (3.9 m).
Who owns SR1517 over North Fork Little River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.