US Bridges

US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.9 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1926 · Structure no. 000000001910058

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
175 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow is a concrete tee beam carrying US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 14,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS13N US117N
CrossesNeuse River Oflow
Location0.9 Mi.N. of Jct. SR1926
RouteU.S. Route 13
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.35024, -78.01764
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53.9 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 15
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,500 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow 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 US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow carry?

About 14,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US13N US117N over Neuse River Oflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.