US Bridges

US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.S.JCT.NC561 · Structure no. 000000000910031

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
134 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr is a concrete tee beam carrying US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 5 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 13,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,000 by 2040. The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13 NC42 NC561
CrossesSclrr
Location0.5 MI.S.JCT.NC561
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.2815, -76.98914
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating24.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length134 ft (40.8 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,000 (2019)
Projected traffic26,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr carry?

About 13,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr?

The structure is 134 ft (40.8 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns US13 NC42 NC561 over Sclrr?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.