SR1517 over North Pacolet River
GoodPolk County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1516 · Structure no. 000000001490019
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 85 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1517 over North Pacolet River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR1517 over North Pacolet River in Polk County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 900 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1517 over North Pacolet River built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1517 over North Pacolet River 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does SR1517 over North Pacolet River carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1517 over North Pacolet River?
The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1517 over North Pacolet River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.