US17 over Town Creek Overflow
FairBrunswick County, North Carolina · 2.2 MI N JCT NC87 · Structure no. 000000000190078
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 22 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 34,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Town Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US17 over Town Creek Overflow in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 75 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 6 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 34,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,000 by 2040. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over Town Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is US17 over Town Creek Overflow 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US17 over Town Creek Overflow carry?
About 34,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 over Town Creek Overflow?
The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns US17 over Town Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.