NC58 over Tar River
FairNash County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. N. Jct. NC97 · Structure no. 000000001270033
- Built
- 1984
- 41 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 286 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC58 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC58 over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 286 ft (87.1 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 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NC58 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC58 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 April 2024.
How much traffic does NC58 over Tar River carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC58 over Tar River?
The structure is 286 ft (87.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC58 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.