US17S over Northeast Creek
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 5.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330046
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 143 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17S over Northeast Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S over Northeast Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US17S over Northeast Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17S over Northeast Creek 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US17S over Northeast Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17S over Northeast Creek?
The structure is 143 ft (43.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US17S over Northeast Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.