US Bridges

US13S US158W over Chowan River

Fair

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000910032

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,121 ft
16 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13S US158W over Chowan River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13S US158W over Chowan River in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 3,850 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,700 by 2040. The structure is 1,121 ft (341.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13S US158W
CrossesChowan River
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US158
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.40267, -76.93439
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans16
Design loadUnknown
Structure length1,121 ft (341.6 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,850 (2021)
Projected traffic7,700 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13S US158W over Chowan River built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13S US158W over Chowan River 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 US13S US158W over Chowan River carry?

About 3,850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13S US158W over Chowan River?

The structure is 1,121 ft (341.6 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US13S US158W over Chowan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.