SR1331 (closed) over Tar River
PoorClosed to trafficNash County, North Carolina · 0.2MI.E.JCT.SR1315 · Structure no. 000000001270271
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 445 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 100
- 2013 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1331 (closed) over Tar River is a steel truss - thru carrying SR1331 (closed) over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 200 by 2040. The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long and 20 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 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1331 (closed) over Tar River built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1331 (closed) 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does SR1331 (closed) over Tar River carry?
About 100 vehicles per day (2013 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1331 (closed) over Tar River?
The structure is 445 ft (135.6 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.2 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns SR1331 (closed) over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.