US Bridges

US17BUS. NC58 over Trent River

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.N. of JCT.NC58 · Structure no. 000000001030009

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17BUS. NC58 over Trent River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17BUS. NC58 over Trent River in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17BUS. NC58
CrossesTrent River
Location0.9 Mi.N. of JCT.NC58
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.00975, -77.21901
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.5 m)
Roadway width56 ft (17 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17BUS. NC58 over Trent River built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17BUS. NC58 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US17BUS. NC58 over Trent River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17BUS. NC58 over Trent River?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns US17BUS. NC58 over Trent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.