US Bridges

I587 over Tar River Overflow

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.8 Mi.N.Jct. NC33 · Structure no. 000000001470452

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
21,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I587 over Tar River Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I587 over Tar River Overflow in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 21,000 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 42,000 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

CarriesI587
CrossesTar River Overflow
Location0.8 Mi.N.Jct. NC33
RouteInterstate 587
Coordinates35.63843, -77.4268
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating64.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length28 ft (8.6 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,000 (2022)
Projected traffic42,000 by 2040
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I587 over Tar River Overflow built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is I587 over Tar River Overflow 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I587 over Tar River Overflow carry?

About 21,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I587 over Tar River Overflow?

The structure is 28 ft (8.6 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns I587 over Tar River Overflow?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.