NC581 over Tar River
GoodNash County, North Carolina · 1.4 MI.N.JCT.NC97 · Structure no. 000000001270091
- Built
- 2024
- 1 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 326 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC581 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC581 over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 2024, so it is 1 years old, younger than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,600 by 2040. The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 9 Excellent | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC581 over Tar River built?
It was built in 2024, making it 1 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC581 over Tar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does NC581 over Tar River carry?
About 2,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC581 over Tar River?
The structure is 326 ft (99.3 m) long with a longest span of 143 ft (43.5 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC581 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.