US Bridges

US13 US64E over US17BUS

Good

Martin County, North Carolina · 2.0MI.E. of JCT.NC125 · Structure no. 000000001170262

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
167 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US64E over US17BUS is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 US64E over US17BUS 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS13 US64E
CrossesUS17BUS
Location2.0MI.E. of JCT.NC125
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.81894, -77.06493
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length167 ft (50.9 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2022)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US17BUS built?

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

What condition is US13 US64E over US17BUS 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does US13 US64E over US17BUS carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13 US64E over US17BUS?

The structure is 167 ft (50.9 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns US13 US64E over US17BUS?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.