US Bridges

US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 2.9 MI.N.JCT.NC903 · Structure no. 000000001470078

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
91 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
7,000
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek in Pitt 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,000 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS13/NC11 N
CrossesGrindle Creek
Location2.9 MI.N.JCT.NC903
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.71117, -77.36611
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,000 (2018)
Projected traffic14,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek built?

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

What condition is US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek carry?

About 7,000 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns US13/NC11 N over Grindle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.