US Bridges

NC581 over Neuse River

Fair

Wayne County, North Carolina · 1.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1915 · Structure no. 000000001910315

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
606 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,800
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC581 over Neuse River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC581 over Neuse River 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 6 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 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,600 by 2040. The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesNC581
CrossesNeuse River
Location1.2 MI.N.JCT.SR1915
RouteState Highway 581
CountyWayne County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31408, -77.94436
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating93.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length606 ft (184.7 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,800 (2022)
Projected traffic13,600 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 NC581 over Neuse River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC581 over Neuse River 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does NC581 over Neuse River carry?

About 6,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC581 over Neuse River?

The structure is 606 ft (184.7 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC581 over Neuse River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.