US Bridges

US17S.BYP over US17

Good

Jones County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT US17BUS · Structure no. 000000001030109

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
185 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S.BYP over US17 is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17S.BYP over US17 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 600 by 2040. The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17S.BYP
CrossesUS17
Location0.4 MI W JCT US17BUS
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates35.06961, -77.19425
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
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating48.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length185 ft (56.3 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17S.BYP over US17 built?

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

What condition is US17S.BYP over US17 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 US17S.BYP over US17 carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S.BYP over US17?

The structure is 185 ft (56.3 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns US17S.BYP over US17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.