US17N over Northeast Creek
FairOnslow County, North Carolina · 5.4 MI N JCT NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330037
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 148 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17N over Northeast Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying US17N over Northeast Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1942, so it is 102 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 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17N over Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is US17N over Northeast Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US17N over Northeast Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17N over Northeast Creek?
The structure is 148 ft (45.1 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US17N over Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.