US Bridges

US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · .2 Mi.S. of JCT.US17 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000130352

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17
CrossesDitch Off Cherry Run
Location.2 Mi.S. of JCT.US17 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.56742, -77.06809
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US17 over Ditch Off Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.