US Bridges

US17 US70W over SR1278

Fair

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000490080

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
190 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17 US70W over SR1278 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 US70W over SR1278 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 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 24,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 48,000 by 2040. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17 US70W
CrossesSR1278
Location1.2 Mi. W. of Jct. SR1200
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyCraven County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.10033, -77.07799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,000 (2019)
Projected traffic48,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
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 US17 US70W over SR1278 built?

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

What condition is US17 US70W over SR1278 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does US17 US70W over SR1278 carry?

About 24,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17 US70W over SR1278?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US17 US70W over SR1278?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.