SR1516 over Canal Off Tar River
PoorPosted for loadEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.2 Mi. E. of Jct. NC122 · Structure no. 000000000650114
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 27 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1516 over Canal Off Tar River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1516 over Canal Off Tar River in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1516 over Canal Off Tar River built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1516 over Canal Off 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does SR1516 over Canal Off Tar River carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1516 over Canal Off Tar River?
The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.
Who owns SR1516 over Canal Off Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.