US Bridges

US17N US70E over Trent Rd.

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1278 · Structure no. 000000000490077

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
177 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N US70E over Trent Rd. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N US70E over Trent Rd. in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long and 62 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17N US70E
CrossesTrent Rd.
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1278
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.10166, -77.08101
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating87 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length177 ft (53.9 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width62 ft (18.8 m)
Roadway width59 ft (18 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2019)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17N US70E over Trent Rd. built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N US70E over Trent Rd. in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.

How much traffic does US17N US70E over Trent Rd. carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N US70E over Trent Rd.?

The structure is 177 ft (53.9 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 62 ft wide.

Who owns US17N US70E over Trent Rd.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.