US Bridges

US13 over Little Contentnea Creek

Poor

Pitt County, North Carolina · 2.1 Mi. E. Jct. US264 Alt · Structure no. 000000001470016

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 over Little Contentnea Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 over Little Contentnea Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,000 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13
CrossesLittle Contentnea Creek
Location2.1 Mi. E. Jct. US264 Alt
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.54494, -77.51259
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,500 (2022)
Projected traffic27,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US13 over Little Contentnea Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 over Little Contentnea Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US13 over Little Contentnea Creek carry?

About 13,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US13 over Little Contentnea Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US13 over Little Contentnea Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.