US Bridges

US17S over Military Trail

Good

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.15 MI.N.JCT.NC210 · Structure no. 000000001330269

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
140 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S over Military Trail is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S over Military Trail 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesUS17S
CrossesMilitary Trail
Location0.15 MI.N.JCT.NC210
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates34.59488, -77.48085
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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length140 ft (42.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.5 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2019)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 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 US17S over Military Trail built?

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

What condition is US17S 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US17S over Military Trail carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S over Military Trail?

The structure is 140 ft (42.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US17S over Military Trail?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.