US Bridges

US17S over US264

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.S.Of JCT.US17 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000130355

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
123 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S over US264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S over US264 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2040. The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS17S
CrossesUS264
Location0.7 Mi.S.Of JCT.US17 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.56238, -77.07356
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating36.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length123 ft (37.4 m)
Longest span119 ft (36.2 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17S over US264 built?

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

What condition is US17S over US264 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US17S over US264 carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17S over US264?

The structure is 123 ft (37.4 m) long with a longest span of 119 ft (36.2 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US17S over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.