US Bridges

US13N US158E over Chowan River

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000910153

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,121 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,850
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13N US158E over Chowan River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13N US158E over Chowan River in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 3,850 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 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13N US158E
CrossesChowan River
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. US158
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates36.40242, -76.93425
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating56 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHL 93
Structure length1,121 ft (341.6 m)
Longest span134 ft (40.8 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 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 US13N US158E over Chowan River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13N US158E over Chowan River 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 2023.

How much traffic does US13N US158E over Chowan River carry?

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

How long is US13N US158E over Chowan River?

The structure is 1,121 ft (341.6 m) long with a longest span of 134 ft (40.8 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns US13N US158E over Chowan River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.