Nc 97 over Tar River
PoorEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 43 · Structure no. 000000000650051
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 285 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,400
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
Nc 97 over Tar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Nc 97 over Tar River in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,800 by 2040. The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Nc 97 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is Nc 97 over Tar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2025.
How much traffic does Nc 97 over Tar River carry?
About 5,400 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Nc 97 over Tar River?
The structure is 285 ft (86.8 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns Nc 97 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.