US Bridges

US13 US264 over Parkers Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · @ JCT.US264 & 13 & NC11 · Structure no. 000000001470467

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
71 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US264 over Parkers Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US13 US264 over Parkers Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesUS13 US264
CrossesParkers Creek
Location@ JCT.US264 & 13 & NC11
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.65866, -77.36353
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.9 US tons
Inventory rating38.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length71 ft (21.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2020)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkNon-Interstate STRAHNET route

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 US264 over Parkers Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 US264 over Parkers 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US13 US264 over Parkers Creek carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13 US264 over Parkers Creek?

The structure is 71 ft (21.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US13 US264 over Parkers Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.