US17 Bus over Dirt
PoorBeaufort County, North Carolina · 2.7 Mi. N. of JCT.NC33 · Structure no. 000000000130340
- Built
- 1928
- 97 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Concrete
- Length
- 405 ft
- 45 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 Bus over Dirt is a concrete girder and floorbeam system carrying US17 Bus over Dirt in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1928, so it is 97 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 Bus over Dirt built?
It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 Bus over Dirt in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US17 Bus over Dirt carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US17 Bus over Dirt?
The structure is 405 ft (123.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.
Who owns US17 Bus over Dirt?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.