US Bridges

US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal

Good

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US17 · Structure no. 000000001390113

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 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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CarriesUS17S.BYP.RAMP
CrossesFarm Canal
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. US17
RouteU.S. Route 17
CountyPasquotank County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.36937, -76.31427
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75 US tons
Inventory rating58 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 traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal?

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

Who owns US17S.BYP.RAMP over Farm Canal?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.