US Bridges

US17N over Military Trail

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.8MI. S. of NC24 · Structure no. 000000001330257

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
117 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17N over Military Trail is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17N over Military Trail in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 24,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 49,000 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 59 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17N
CrossesMilitary Trail
Location0.8MI. S. of NC24
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.73791, -77.41656
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width59 ft (18 m)
Roadway width55 ft (16.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,500 (2022)
Projected traffic49,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US17N over Military Trail built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17N over Military Trail 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US17N over Military Trail carry?

About 24,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17N over Military Trail?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 59 ft wide.

Who owns US17N over Military Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.