US Bridges

US13N US158N over NC45

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 2 Mi. N. Jct. NC461E · Structure no. 000000000910151

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
85 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13N US158N over NC45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13N US158N over NC45 in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13N US158N
CrossesNC45
Location2 Mi. N. Jct. NC461E
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.39528, -76.93333
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2018)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13N US158N over NC45 built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13N US158N over NC45 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does US13N US158N over NC45 carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13N US158N over NC45?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US13N US158N over NC45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.