US17 over Edwards Creek
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi. N. Jct. Beach Rd. · Structure no. 000000001330268
- Built
- 2001
- 24 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 592 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 49,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Edwards Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17 over Edwards Creek 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 49,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 98,000 by 2040. The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long and 116 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over Edwards Creek built?
It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 over Edwards 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 US17 over Edwards Creek carry?
About 49,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US17 over Edwards Creek?
The structure is 592 ft (180.4 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 116 ft wide.
Who owns US17 over Edwards Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.