US Bridges

US117 over Stewarts Creek

Fair

Duplin County, North Carolina · 0.8 MI N JCT SR1107 · Structure no. 000000000610002

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117 over Stewarts Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US117 over Stewarts Creek in Duplin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117
CrossesStewarts Creek
Location0.8 MI N JCT SR1107
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyDuplin County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.96378, -78.08043
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.7 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,800 (2021)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US117 over Stewarts Creek built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117 over Stewarts Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does US117 over Stewarts Creek carry?

About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US117 over Stewarts Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns US117 over Stewarts Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.