US117BYP over Brooks Swamp
FairWayne County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N. of Jct. SR 1135 · Structure no. 000000001910303
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 26 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 12,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US117BYP over Brooks Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US117BYP over Brooks Swamp in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 6 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 12,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,000 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US117BYP over Brooks Swamp built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is US117BYP over Brooks Swamp 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 March 2024.
How much traffic does US117BYP over Brooks Swamp carry?
About 12,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US117BYP over Brooks Swamp?
The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).
Who owns US117BYP over Brooks Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.