US Bridges

US17 NC308 over Cashie River

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 1 Mi. N. of Jct. US13BYP · Structure no. 000000000150014

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 NC308 over Cashie River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17 NC308 over Cashie River in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 63 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS17 NC308
CrossesCashie River
Location1 Mi. N. of Jct. US13BYP
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.99357, -76.94249
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width63 ft (19.2 m)
Roadway width49 ft (15 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,300 (2022)
Projected traffic12,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 NC308 over Cashie River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17 NC308 over Cashie River 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 US17 NC308 over Cashie River carry?

About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US17 NC308 over Cashie River?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 63 ft wide.

Who owns US17 NC308 over Cashie River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.