US17 Bus over Knobbs Creek
FairPasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1145 · Structure no. 000000001390006
- Built
- 1975
- 50 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,000
- 2020 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 Bus over Knobbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US17 Bus over Knobbs Creek in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 years old, older 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 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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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 Bus over Knobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 Bus over Knobbs 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 February 2025.
How much traffic does US17 Bus over Knobbs Creek carry?
About 13,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is US17 Bus over Knobbs Creek?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).
Who owns US17 Bus over Knobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.