US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek
FairGreene County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.N. JCT.NC58 · Structure no. 000000000790020
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 341 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 9,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek in Greene County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 9,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,000 by 2040. The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long and 47 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| 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 US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.
How much traffic does US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek carry?
About 9,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek?
The structure is 341 ft (103.9 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.
Who owns US13 NC903 over Contentnea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.