US Bridges

US17N over Cherry Run

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 2.5 Mi. N. of Jct. US264 · Structure no. 000000000130358

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over Cherry Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over Cherry Run in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17N
CrossesCherry Run
Location2.5 Mi. N. of Jct. US264
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.58597, -77.06709
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length201 ft (61.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2022)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-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 US17N over Cherry Run built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over Cherry Run 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US17N over Cherry Run carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N over Cherry Run?

The structure is 201 ft (61.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over Cherry Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.