US Bridges

US117 over Scl Railroad

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Wilson County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1613 · Structure no. 000000001950047

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
191 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117 over Scl Railroad is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US117 over Scl Railroad in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,600 by 2040. The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117
CrossesScl Railroad
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR1613
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyWilson County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67076, -77.94726
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length191 ft (58.2 m)
Longest span108 ft (32.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2021)
Projected traffic8,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 US117 over Scl Railroad built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117 over Scl Railroad 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US117 over Scl Railroad carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US117 over Scl Railroad?

The structure is 191 ft (58.2 m) long with a longest span of 108 ft (32.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns US117 over Scl Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.