NC581 over US264
FairNash County, North Carolina · 0.2M. S. Jct. SR1175 · Structure no. 000000001270053
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 257 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC581 over US264 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC581 over US264 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long and 86 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC581 over US264 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC581 over US264 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 NC581 over US264 carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC581 over US264?
The structure is 257 ft (78.3 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 86 ft wide.
Who owns NC581 over US264?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.