US Bridges

US13 over Quioccosin Swamp

Good

Bertie County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000150057

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,600
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 over Quioccosin Swamp is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 over Quioccosin Swamp in Bertie County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,200 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS13
CrossesQuioccosin Swamp
Location0.3 Mi. N. Jct. SR1200
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.20061, -76.95097
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,600 (2022)
Projected traffic7,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 over Quioccosin Swamp built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 over Quioccosin Swamp 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US13 over Quioccosin Swamp carry?

About 3,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US13 over Quioccosin Swamp?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US13 over Quioccosin Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.