US Bridges

SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR

Good

Stanly County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2001 · Structure no. 000000001670101

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
166 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
190
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR in Stanly County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 190 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2040. The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSR1917
CrossesNorfolk & Southern RR
Location0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR2001
RouteState Highway 1917
Coordinates35.23165, -80.24896
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.5 m)
Longest span161 ft (49 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic190 (2015)
Projected traffic380 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR carry?

About 190 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

The structure is 166 ft (50.5 m) long with a longest span of 161 ft (49 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns SR1917 over Norfolk & Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.