US17 over Knobbs Creek
FairPasquotank County, North Carolina · .2MI.N. of JCT.17BUSINESS · Structure no. 000000001390093
- Built
- 1993
- 32 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2025
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete
- Length
- 21 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Knobbs Creek is a concrete culvert carrying US17 over Knobbs Creek in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 5 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 17,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US17 over Knobbs Creek built?
It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.
What condition is US17 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 over Knobbs Creek carry?
About 17,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 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 over Knobbs Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.