US Bridges

US13S;US158S over NC45

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Hertford County, North Carolina · 800 E. of Jct. SR1175 · Structure no. 000000000910152

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
3,250
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13S;US158S over NC45 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13S;US158S 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 3,250 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,500 by 2040. The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13S;US158S
CrossesNC45
Location800 E. of Jct. SR1175
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyHertford County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.38333, -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 rating94.9 US tons
Inventory rating63.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length85 ft (25.9 m)
Longest span82 ft (24.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,250 (2018)
Projected traffic6,500 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US13S;US158S over NC45 built?

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

What condition is US13S;US158S 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 US13S;US158S over NC45 carry?

About 3,250 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13S;US158S over NC45?

The structure is 85 ft (25.9 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (24.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US13S;US158S over NC45?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.