US Bridges

US17BUS over Perquimans River

Good

Perquimans County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N JCT SR1110 · Structure no. 000000001430008

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
2,593 ft
29 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US17BUS over Perquimans River is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US17BUS over Perquimans River in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 2,593 ft (790.3 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS17BUS
CrossesPerquimans River
Location0.2 MI N JCT SR1110
RouteU.S. Route 17
Coordinates36.19412, -76.46643
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans29
Design loadHL 93
Structure length2,593 ft (790.3 m)
Longest span99 ft (30.1 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.8 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US17BUS over Perquimans River built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is US17BUS over Perquimans River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US17BUS over Perquimans River carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US17BUS over Perquimans River?

The structure is 2,593 ft (790.3 m) long with a longest span of 99 ft (30.1 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US17BUS over Perquimans River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.