US Bridges

US13 NC42 over Ahoskie Creek

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N. Jct. SR142 · Structure no. 000000000910012

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 NC42 over Ahoskie Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US13 NC42 over Ahoskie Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 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 6,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,400 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13 NC42
CrossesAhoskie Creek
Location0.3 Mi.N. Jct. SR142
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.24472, -76.9468
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,700 (2022)
Projected traffic13,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NC42 over Ahoskie Creek built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 NC42 over Ahoskie 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does US13 NC42 over Ahoskie Creek carry?

About 6,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US13 NC42 over Ahoskie Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns US13 NC42 over Ahoskie Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.