US17 over Bethel Creek
FairPerquimans County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1342 · Structure no. 000000001430081
- Built
- 1969
- 56 years old, rebuilt 1998
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 34 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 13,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US17 over Bethel Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US17 over Bethel Creek in Perquimans County, North Carolina. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 56 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 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 Bethel Creek built?
It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.
What condition is US17 over Bethel 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does US17 over Bethel Creek carry?
About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US17 over Bethel Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US17 over Bethel Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.