NC581 over Neuse River Overflow
FairWayne County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI N.SR1915 · Structure no. 000000001910314
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 138 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,800
- 2018 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC581 over Neuse River Overflow is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC581 over Neuse River Overflow in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 6,800 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC581 over Neuse River Overflow built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC581 over Neuse 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC581 over Neuse River Overflow carry?
About 6,800 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC581 over Neuse River Overflow?
The structure is 138 ft (42 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.
Who owns NC581 over Neuse River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.