US17 over Salmon Creek
GoodBertie County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.JCT.NC45 · Structure no. 000000000150027
- Built
- 1999
- 26 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 150 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Salmon Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17 over Salmon Creek in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Salmon Creek built?
It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 over Salmon Creek 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does US17 over Salmon Creek carry?
About 8,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 over Salmon Creek?
The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns US17 over Salmon Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.