US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River
FairBeaufort County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.US264 · Structure no. 000000000130353
- Built
- 2010
- 15 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 15,274 ft
- 128 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 19,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River 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 19,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,000 by 2040. The structure is 15,274 ft (4,655.5 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 20.5 mi (33 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River built?
It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River carry?
About 19,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River?
The structure is 15,274 ft (4,655.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US17 over US17 Bus. & Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.