US Bridges

US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.18 MI N JCT SR1166 · Structure no. 000000000130003

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
246 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR in Beaufort 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17BUS
CrossesNorfolk Southern RR
Location0.18 MI N JCT SR1166
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.53041, -77.07339
Functional classUrban 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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80.9 US tons
Inventory rating59 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length246 ft (74.9 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.4 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,500 (2021)
Projected traffic25,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR built?

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

What condition is US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR carry?

About 12,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR?

The structure is 246 ft (74.9 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns US17BUS over Norfolk Southern RR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.