US Bridges

US17N over Goshen Branch

Good

Jones County, North Carolina · 1 MI N JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001030100

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
475 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over Goshen Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17N over Goshen Branch in Jones County, North Carolina. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17N
CrossesGoshen Branch
Location1 MI N JCT NC58
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.01313, -77.22821
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHL 93
Structure length475 ft (144.7 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate 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 US17N over Goshen Branch built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over Goshen Branch 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US17N over Goshen Branch carry?

About 5,250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N over Goshen Branch?

The structure is 475 ft (144.7 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over Goshen Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.