US Bridges

US13 US64E over US64ALT

Good

Martin County, North Carolina · 2 Mi.E. of Jct. SR1159 · Structure no. 000000001170258

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US64E over US64ALT is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 US64E over US64ALT in Martin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 9,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2040. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13 US64E
CrossesUS64ALT
Location2 Mi.E. of Jct. SR1159
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.83092, -77.18446
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.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,000 (2018)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 US13 US64E over US64ALT built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 US64E over US64ALT 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does US13 US64E over US64ALT carry?

About 9,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13 US64E over US64ALT?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US13 US64E over US64ALT?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.