US Bridges

US17N over Pembroke Cr.

Fair

Chowan County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US17 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000410040

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
304 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over Pembroke Cr. is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over Pembroke Cr. in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 4,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,700 by 2040. The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17N
CrossesPembroke Cr.
Location1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US17 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.06582, -76.64749
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length304 ft (92.6 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,850 (2022)
Projected traffic9,700 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 US17N over Pembroke Cr. built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over Pembroke Cr. 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US17N over Pembroke Cr. carry?

About 4,850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N over Pembroke Cr.?

The structure is 304 ft (92.6 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over Pembroke Cr.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.