US Bridges

US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River

FairClosed to traffic

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT Nc 43 · Structure no. 000000001470038

Built
1955
70 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
541 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
10,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,000 by 2040. The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13 NC11N9CLOSED
CrossesTar River
Location0.4 MI N JCT Nc 43
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.61826, -77.38995
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 15
Structure length541 ft (164.8 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,500 (2022)
Projected traffic21,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River carry?

About 10,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River?

The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US13 NC11N9CLOSED over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.