US Bridges

US17S.LOOP over US17BYP

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Jones County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI W JCT US17BUS · Structure no. 000000001030110

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

About this bridge

US17S.LOOP over US17BYP is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17S.LOOP over US17BYP 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 5,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,500 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17S.LOOP
CrossesUS17BYP
Location0.4 MI W JCT US17BUS
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyJones County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.06971, -77.1941
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length182 ft (55.4 m)
Longest span91 ft (27.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.9 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,250 (2021)
Projected traffic10,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17S.LOOP over US17BYP built?

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

What condition is US17S.LOOP over US17BYP 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.LOOP over US17BYP carry?

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

How long is US17S.LOOP over US17BYP?

The structure is 182 ft (55.4 m) long with a longest span of 91 ft (27.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns US17S.LOOP over US17BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.