US Bridges

NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck.

Fair

New Hanover County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.S of JCT.US117 · Structure no. 000000001290064

Built
1950
75 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck. is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck. in New Hanover County, North Carolina. It was built in 1950, so it is 75 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 5 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC132; US117
CrossesPrince George Ck.
Location1.1 Mi.S of JCT.US117
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyNew Hanover County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.33888, -77.89336
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2017)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck. built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck. 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck. carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck.?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m).

Who owns NC132; US117 over Prince George Ck.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.