US Bridges

US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned)

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 1.6 MI S. of JCT NC210 · Structure no. 000000001410012

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
258 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned) is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned) in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS117
CrossesNcdot/Rr(abandoned)
Location1.6 MI S. of JCT NC210
RouteU.S. Route 117
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.417, -77.88624
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length258 ft (78.6 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2022)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned) built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned) 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned) carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned)?

The structure is 258 ft (78.6 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US117 over Ncdot/Rr(abandoned)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.