US15 over Tar River
PoorGranville County, North Carolina · 7.8 Mi.N. Jct. NC56 · Structure no. 000000000770037
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old, rebuilt 1953
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 210 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US15 over Tar River is a concrete tee beam carrying US15 over Tar River in Granville County, North Carolina. It was built in 1924 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 101 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 4,200 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,400 by 2040. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, 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 US15 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.
What condition is US15 over 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 June 2024.
How much traffic does US15 over Tar River carry?
About 4,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is US15 over Tar River?
The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns US15 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.