US301BUS over Tar River
FairNash County, North Carolina · 0.15 Mi. S.Jct. NC43 NC64 · Structure no. 000000001270023
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 301 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,100
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US301BUS over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US301BUS over Tar River in Nash 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 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 301 ft (91.7 m) long and 76 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US301BUS over Tar River built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is US301BUS 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 2024.
How much traffic does US301BUS over Tar River carry?
About 8,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US301BUS 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 76 ft wide.
Who owns US301BUS over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.