US Bridges

US17N;BYPASS over SR1224

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.1 MI.N.JCT.US17 Bus · Structure no. 000000000490261

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,950
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N;BYPASS over SR1224 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N;BYPASS over SR1224 in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 years old, younger 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,900 by 2040. The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long and 50 ft wide.

CarriesUS17N;BYPASS
CrossesSR1224
Location1.1 MI.N.JCT.US17 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.07688, -77.17917
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length131 ft (39.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,950 (2019)
Projected traffic3,900 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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;BYPASS over SR1224 built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N;BYPASS over SR1224 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does US17N;BYPASS over SR1224 carry?

About 1,950 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N;BYPASS over SR1224?

The structure is 131 ft (39.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US17N;BYPASS over SR1224?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.