US401 NC39 NC56 over Tar River
FairFranklin County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. S. Jct. NC56 · Structure no. 000000000690033
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 21,500
- 2019 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US401 NC39 NC56 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US401 NC39 NC56 over Tar River in Franklin County, North Carolina. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 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 21,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,000 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 83 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 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 US401 NC39 NC56 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US401 NC39 NC56 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does US401 NC39 NC56 over Tar River carry?
About 21,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.
How long is US401 NC39 NC56 over Tar River?
The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.
Who owns US401 NC39 NC56 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.