US Bridges

SR1317 over I85

Fair

Vance County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI.N.US158BUS. · Structure no. 000000001810055

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
217 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1317 over I85 is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1317 over I85 in Vance County, North Carolina. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1317
CrossesI85
Location0.4 MI.N.US158BUS.
RouteState Highway 1317
CountyVance County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.35441, -78.38568
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 15
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,800 (2021)
Projected traffic3,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 SR1317 over I85 built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 over I85 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR1317 over I85 carry?

About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1317 over I85?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1317 over I85?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.