US Bridges

US13N over Buckhorn Creek

Good

Gates County, North Carolina · 0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1128 · Structure no. 000000000730111

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,650
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13N over Buckhorn Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13N over Buckhorn Creek in Gates County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 3,650 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,300 by 2040. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS13N
CrossesBuckhorn Creek
Location0.05 Mi. S. Jct. SR1128
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.42575, -76.90266
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHL 93
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.3 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,650 (2022)
Projected traffic7,300 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 over Buckhorn Creek built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13N over Buckhorn 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US13N over Buckhorn Creek carry?

About 3,650 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13N over Buckhorn Creek?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns US13N over Buckhorn Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.