US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow
PoorBertie County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1521 · Structure no. 000000000150013
- Built
- 1940
- 85 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 420 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1940, so it is 85 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow built?
It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.
What condition is US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow carry?
About 5,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow?
The structure is 420 ft (128 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.
Who owns US13S US17S over Roanoke River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.