Tanner Road over Trib of Tar River
PoorEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.N.NC97 · Structure no. 000000000650109
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 40 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Tanner Road over Trib of Tar River is a steel culvert carrying Tanner Road over Trib of Tar River in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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.
It carries about 1,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,600 by 2040. The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long. 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tanner Road over Trib of Tar River built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tanner Road over Trib of 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does Tanner Road over Trib of Tar River carry?
About 1,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is Tanner Road over Trib of Tar River?
The structure is 40 ft (12.1 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m).
Who owns Tanner Road over Trib of Tar River?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.