US Bridges

US17S over US17B NC343 Disml.Swp

Fair

Camden County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1226 · Structure no. 000000000290043

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
2,132 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S over US17B NC343 Disml.Swp is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S over US17B NC343 Disml.Swp in Camden County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,132 ft (649.8 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17S
CrossesUS17B NC343 Disml.Swp
Location0.7 Mi.S. of Jct. SR1226
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyCamden County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.45832, -76.33265
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+20 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,132 ft (649.8 m)
Longest span156 ft (47.5 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2022)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US17B NC343 Disml.Swp built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17S over US17B NC343 Disml.Swp 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 2024.

How much traffic does US17S over US17B NC343 Disml.Swp carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S over US17B NC343 Disml.Swp?

The structure is 2,132 ft (649.8 m) long with a longest span of 156 ft (47.5 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US17S over US17B NC343 Disml.Swp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.