US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI E JCT SR 1200 · Structure no. 000000000490083
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 3,625 ft
- 53 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 49 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 5 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 3,625 ft (1,104.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River 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 September 2023.
How much traffic does US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River?
The structure is 3,625 ft (1,104.9 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US17N US70E NC55N over Trent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.