US Bridges

US17N over Southwest Creek

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1113 · Structure no. 000000001330251

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
16,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over Southwest Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over Southwest Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 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 16,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesUS17N
CrossesSouthwest Creek
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. SR1113
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates34.70574, -77.48015
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,500 (2022)
Projected traffic33,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17N over Southwest Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over Southwest 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US17N over Southwest Creek carry?

About 16,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17N over Southwest Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over Southwest Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.