US17S US70W NC55E over Trent River
FairCraven County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000490084
- 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
US17S US70W NC55E over Trent River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S US70W NC55E 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 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 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 54 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 | 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 US17S US70W NC55E over Trent River built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US17S US70W NC55E 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 US17S US70W NC55E over Trent River carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17S US70W NC55E over Trent River?
The structure is 3,625 ft (1,104.9 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.5 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.
Who owns US17S US70W NC55E over Trent River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.