US Bridges

US64 Byp.E over Tar River

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.9 MI.W.US64 Bus · Structure no. 000000000650104

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
490 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
22,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64 Byp.E over Tar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64 Byp.E over Tar River in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 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 22,500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,000 by 2040. The structure is 490 ft (149.3 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64 Byp.E
CrossesTar River
Location0.9 MI.W.US64 Bus
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.88746, -77.53878
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length490 ft (149.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,500 (2021)
Projected traffic45,000 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US64 Byp.E over Tar River built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64 Byp.E over Tar 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 2023.

How much traffic does US64 Byp.E over Tar River carry?

About 22,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US64 Byp.E over Tar River?

The structure is 490 ft (149.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns US64 Byp.E over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.