US17 over White Oak River
FairOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. JCT SR1331 · Structure no. 000000001330048
- Built
- 1923
- 102 years old, rebuilt 1942
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 118 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,000
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over White Oak River is a concrete tee beam carrying US17 over White Oak River 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (35.9 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over White Oak River built?
It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1942.
What condition is US17 over White Oak River 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does US17 over White Oak River carry?
About 5,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 over White Oak River?
The structure is 118 ft (35.9 m) long with a longest span of 37 ft (11.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US17 over White Oak River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.