US Bridges

US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over.

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 2 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1521 · Structure no. 000000000150026

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
230 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,750
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over. in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,750 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,500 by 2040. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13 17SBL
CrossesRoanoke River Over.
Location2 Mi. S. of Jct. SR1521
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.88514, -77.02432
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,750 (2022)
Projected traffic11,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over. built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over. 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over. carry?

About 5,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over.?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US13 17SBL over Roanoke River Over.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.