NC581 over Little River Overflow
FairPosted for loadWayne County, North Carolina · 0.9 M.I N. Jct. US117 · Structure no. 000000001910039
- Built
- 1954
- 71 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 86 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,700
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC581 over Little River Overflow is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC581 over Little River Overflow in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,700 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,400 by 2040. The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC581 over Little River Overflow built?
It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC581 over Little River Overflow in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.
How much traffic does NC581 over Little River Overflow carry?
About 7,700 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC581 over Little River Overflow?
The structure is 86 ft (26.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns NC581 over Little River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.