US Bridges

US17N over SR1306

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI.S.JCT.US17 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000130356

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

About this bridge

US17N over SR1306 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over SR1306 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 94 ft (28.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17N
CrossesSR1306
Location0.2 MI.S.JCT.US17 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.56536, -77.07027
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 length94 ft (28.6 m)
Longest span89 ft (27.1 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17N over SR1306 built?

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

What condition is US17N over SR1306 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 US17N over SR1306 carry?

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

How long is US17N over SR1306?

The structure is 94 ft (28.6 m) long with a longest span of 89 ft (27.1 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over SR1306?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.