US Bridges

SR1565 over Tar River

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1589 · Structure no. 000000001470127

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,963 ft
20 main spans
Daily traffic
4,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1565 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1565 over Tar River in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,200 by 2040. The structure is 1,963 ft (598.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13.7 mi (22 km).

Location

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CarriesSR1565
CrossesTar River
Location0.7 Mi. N. Jct. SR1589
RouteState Highway 1565
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.57593, -77.17454
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating65.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans20
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length1,963 ft (598.3 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,600 (2018)
Projected traffic9,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13.7 mi (22 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1565 over Tar River built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1565 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does SR1565 over Tar River carry?

About 4,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR1565 over Tar River?

The structure is 1,963 ft (598.3 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR1565 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.