US Bridges

US13 over Thoroughfare Swp.

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1218 · Structure no. 000000001910019

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 over Thoroughfare Swp. is a prestressed concrete slab carrying US13 over Thoroughfare Swp. in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13
CrossesThoroughfare Swp.
Location0.5 Mi.S. of JCT.SR1218
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.29283, -78.10898
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length153 ft (46.6 m)
Longest span51 ft (15.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2022)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 over Thoroughfare Swp. built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 over Thoroughfare Swp. 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does US13 over Thoroughfare Swp. carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is US13 over Thoroughfare Swp.?

The structure is 153 ft (46.6 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US13 over Thoroughfare Swp.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.