US Bridges

SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek

Fair

Rutherford County, North Carolina · .01 MI.S.JCT.SR1980 · Structure no. 000000001610263

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,400
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek is a steel culvert carrying SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek in Rutherford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 1,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,800 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1917
CrossesUt to Webbs Creek
Location.01 MI.S.JCT.SR1980
RouteState Highway 1917
Coordinates35.32148, -81.78658
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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,400 (2019)
Projected traffic2,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek carry?

About 1,400 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m).

Who owns SR1917 over Ut to Webbs Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.