US17 over Bell Swamp
FairBrunswick County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT NC87 · Structure no. 000000000190066
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 25 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 35,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Bell Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US17 over Bell Swamp in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 35,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 70,000 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over Bell Swamp built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 over Bell Swamp in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2023.
How much traffic does US17 over Bell Swamp carry?
About 35,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 over Bell Swamp?
The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns US17 over Bell Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.