SR1117 over Waxhaw Creek
FairUnion County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. S. Jct. SR1117 · Structure no. 000000001790185
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,250
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1117 over Waxhaw Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1117 over Waxhaw Creek in Union County, North Carolina. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 2,250 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,500 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1117 over Waxhaw Creek built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1117 over Waxhaw 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does SR1117 over Waxhaw Creek carry?
About 2,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is SR1117 over Waxhaw Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns SR1117 over Waxhaw Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.