US Bridges

US17S. over Jackeys Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 1.7MI.S.JCT.US74&US76 · Structure no. 000000000190090

Built
1922
103 years old, rebuilt 1950
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
13,250
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S. over Jackeys Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US17S. over Jackeys Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1922 and reconstructed in 1950, so it is 103 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17S.
CrossesJackeys Creek
Location1.7MI.S.JCT.US74&US76
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates34.20941, -78.03092
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2019)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17S. over Jackeys Creek built?

It was built in 1922, making it 103 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1950.

What condition is US17S. over Jackeys Creek 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US17S. over Jackeys Creek carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17S. over Jackeys Creek?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US17S. over Jackeys Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.