NC97 over Tar River Overflow
FairEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI E JCT US64 · Structure no. 000000000650073
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 102 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,500
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC97 over Tar River Overflow is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC97 over Tar River Overflow 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 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 3,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,000 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC97 over Tar River Overflow built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC97 over Tar River Overflow 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC97 over Tar River Overflow carry?
About 3,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC97 over Tar River Overflow?
The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 56 ft wide.
Who owns NC97 over Tar River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.