US17 over Little Swift Creek
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 1.5 Mi. S. of Jct. NC43 · Structure no. 000000000490044
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 126 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Little Swift Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US17 over Little Swift Creek in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 8,400 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,800 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 33 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over Little Swift Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 over Little Swift 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does US17 over Little Swift Creek carry?
About 8,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 over Little Swift Creek?
The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US17 over Little Swift Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.