US Bridges

US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.6MI.N.JCT NC43 · Structure no. 000000001470057

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
281 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,750
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow 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 6 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 281 ft (85.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13S NC11 NC903
CrossesTar River over Flow
Location0.6MI.N.JCT NC43
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.62089, -77.38783
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating68.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length281 ft (85.6 m)
Longest span33 ft (10 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,750 (2020)
Projected traffic21,500 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow 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 US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow carry?

About 10,750 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow?

The structure is 281 ft (85.6 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns US13S NC11 NC903 over Tar River over Flow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.