US Bridges

US13 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC581 · Structure no. 000000001910331

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,250
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US13 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US13 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 13,250 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,500 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesUS13 US117BY NC581
CrossesTrib.Of Little River
Location0.5 Mi. S. Jct. NC581
RouteU.S. Route 13
Coordinates35.38542, -78.01378
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,250 (2022)
Projected traffic26,500 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkSTRAHNET connector

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 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is US13 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does US13 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River carry?

About 13,250 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US13 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US13 US117BY NC581 over Trib.Of Little River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.