US Bridges

US17N.BYP over Trent River

Fair

Jones County, North Carolina · 1.35 MI N JCT NC58 · Structure no. 000000001030102

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,235 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
5,250
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N.BYP over Trent River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17N.BYP over Trent River 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 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 1,235 ft (376.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17N.BYP
CrossesTrent River
Location1.35 MI N JCT NC58
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.01804, -77.2274
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.
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
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,235 ft (376.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 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 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 US17N.BYP over Trent River built?

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

What condition is US17N.BYP 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does US17N.BYP over Trent River carry?

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

How long is US17N.BYP over Trent River?

The structure is 1,235 ft (376.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US17N.BYP over Trent River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.