US17BUS over Pembroke Creek
PoorChowan County, North Carolina · 0.5MI.N.JCT.SR 1201 · Structure no. 000000000410002
- Built
- 1951
- 74 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 316 ft
- 14 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,600
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17BUS over Pembroke Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17BUS over Pembroke Creek in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17BUS over Pembroke Creek built?
It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17BUS over Pembroke Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does US17BUS over Pembroke Creek carry?
About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US17BUS over Pembroke Creek?
The structure is 316 ft (96.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns US17BUS over Pembroke Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.