US13S NC11 over Tar River
FairPitt County, North Carolina · 0.4MI.N JCT NC43 · Structure no. 000000001470039
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 541 ft
- 12 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 10,750
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US13S NC11 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13S NC11 over Tar River in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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.
It carries about 10,750 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,500 by 2040. The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US13S NC11 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is US13S NC11 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does US13S NC11 over Tar River carry?
About 10,750 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US13S NC11 over Tar River?
The structure is 541 ft (164.8 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns US13S NC11 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.