US Bridges

SR1317 over Brush Creek

Good

Yancey County, North Carolina · 1.65 MI.N.JCT.SR1308 · Structure no. 000000001990235

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
43 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
40
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 2015, so it is 10 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 40 vehicles a day, projected to reach 80 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesSR1317
CrossesBrush Creek
Location1.65 MI.N.JCT.SR1308
RouteState Highway 1317
Coordinates35.97572, -82.23052
Functional classRural Local

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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating89 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2019)
Projected traffic80 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1317 over Brush Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR1317 over Brush Creek carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2019 count).

How long is SR1317 over Brush Creek?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns SR1317 over Brush Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.