US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch
GoodOnslow County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. SR1331 · Structure no. 000000001330314
- Built
- 2018
- 7 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 160 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch in Onslow County, North Carolina. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long and 41 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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch built?
It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch?
The structure is 160 ft (48.7 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.
Who owns US17S.BYP over Higgins Branch?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.