US Bridges

US17N over US13BUS

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.JCT.NC308 · Structure no. 000000000150167

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
157 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over US13BUS is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over US13BUS in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17N
CrossesUS13BUS
Location0.5 MI.N.JCT.NC308
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.01081, -76.95395
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length157 ft (47.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.2 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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 US13BUS built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over US13BUS 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US17N over US13BUS carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N over US13BUS?

The structure is 157 ft (47.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.2 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over US13BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.