US Bridges

SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk

Fair

Yadkin County, North Carolina · .002 MI.N.JCT.SR1108 · Structure no. 000000001970031

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
160 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk is a concrete tee beam carrying SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk in Yadkin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesSR1217
CrossesNorth Little Hunting Crk
Location.002 MI.N.JCT.SR1108
RouteState Highway 1217
Coordinates36.12396, -80.85822
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating34.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length160 ft (48.7 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic700 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk?

The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1217 over North Little Hunting Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.