US Bridges

SR1317 over Brush Creek

Fair

Yancey County, North Carolina · 0.65M. S. Jct. SR1308 · Structure no. 000000001990036

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1317 over Brush Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1317 over Brush Creek in Yancey County, North Carolina. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1317
CrossesBrush Creek
Location0.65M. S. Jct. SR1308
RouteState Highway 1317
CountyYancey County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.99373, -82.23336
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length38 ft (11.5 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2019)
Projected traffic300 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 SR1317 over Brush Creek built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 over Brush 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does SR1317 over Brush Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1317 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 38 ft (11.5 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1317 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.