US Bridges

SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek

Good

Surry County, North Carolina · .1 MI.N.JCT.SR2019 · Structure no. 000000001710129

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek in Surry County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,300 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR2017
CrossesFlat Shoal Creek
Location.1 MI.N.JCT.SR2019
RouteState Highway 2017
Coordinates36.40538, -80.56106
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating53.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2022)
Projected traffic1,300 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR2017 over Flat Shoal Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.