US Bridges

US17BYP over Scales Creek

Fair

Onslow County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT SR1308 · Structure no. 000000001330281

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
31,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17BYP over Scales Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US17BYP over Scales Creek in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 31,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 63,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS17BYP
CrossesScales Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT SR1308
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyOnslow County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.75378, -77.39599
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic31,500 (2022)
Projected traffic63,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17BYP over Scales Creek built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17BYP over Scales Creek 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does US17BYP over Scales Creek carry?

About 31,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US17BYP over Scales Creek?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns US17BYP over Scales Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.