US Bridges

SR1611 over Tar River

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · .15 Mi. S. JCT SR1531 · Structure no. 000000001470470

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
945 ft
12 main spans
Daily traffic
7,600
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1611 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR1611 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 7,600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,200 by 2040. The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesSR1611
CrossesTar River
Location.15 Mi. S. JCT SR1531
RouteState Highway 1611
Coordinates35.61795, -77.37456
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans12
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length945 ft (288 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,600 (2018)
Projected traffic15,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR1611 over Tar River built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1611 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR1611 over Tar River carry?

About 7,600 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1611 over Tar River?

The structure is 945 ft (288 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR1611 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.