US Bridges

US13N US17N over Roquist Creek

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1105 · Structure no. 000000000150049

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
133 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13N US17N over Roquist Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13N US17N over Roquist Creek in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 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 8,900 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,800 by 2040. The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesUS13N US17N
CrossesRoquist Creek
Location0.6 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1105
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.94189, -76.96105
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length133 ft (40.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,900 (2022)
Projected traffic17,800 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 US13N US17N over Roquist Creek built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13N US17N over Roquist Creek 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does US13N US17N over Roquist Creek carry?

About 8,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13N US17N over Roquist Creek?

The structure is 133 ft (40.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US13N US17N over Roquist Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.