US17N,US70E,NC55N
Carrying US17N,US70E,NC55N over TRENT RIVER
0.7 MI E JCT SR 1200, Craven, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: US17N,US70E,NC55N
The US17N,US70E,NC55N bridge in Craven, North Carolina carries US17N,US70E,NC55N over TRENT RIVER. It was built in 1976, making it 50 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1998, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 53 sections, stretching 1104.9 meters (3625 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 29,000 vehicles, placing it in the heavily-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 5/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How US17N,US70E,NC55N compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1976
- Last Reconstructed
- 1998
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 53
- Structure Length
- 1104.9 m (3625 ft)
- Deck Width
- 12.9 m (42 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 29,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000490083
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • At 5/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether US17N,US70E,NC55N is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare US17N,US70E,NC55N against other structures in Craven and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for US17N,US70E,NC55N?
US17N,US70E,NC55N in Craven, North Carolina has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 5/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is US17N,US70E,NC55N inspected?
US17N,US70E,NC55N's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 29,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. US17N,US70E,NC55N is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for US17N,US70E,NC55N?
US17N,US70E,NC55N has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining US17N,US70E,NC55N?
US17N,US70E,NC55N is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is US17N,US70E,NC55N and does age affect safety?
US17N,US70E,NC55N was built in 1976, making it 50 years old and last reconstructed in 1998.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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