SR1531 over Tar River
GoodPitt County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi. S. Jct. SR1530 · Structure no. 000000001470411
- Built
- 2003
- 22 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2021
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 874 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,200
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR1531 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1531 over Tar River in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 6,200 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,400 by 2040. The structure is 874 ft (266.3 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR1531 over Tar River built?
It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR1531 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 July 2021.
How much traffic does SR1531 over Tar River carry?
About 6,200 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is SR1531 over Tar River?
The structure is 874 ft (266.3 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR1531 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.