US Bridges

NC581 over US70BYP

Good

Wayne County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N US70 · Structure no. 000000001910374

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC581 over US70BYP is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC581 over US70BYP in Wayne County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,800 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC581
CrossesUS70BYP
Location0.5 Mi. N US70
RouteState Highway 581
Coordinates35.43315, -78.0566
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span103 ft (31.3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.3 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2022)
Projected traffic15,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC581 over US70BYP built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC581 over US70BYP 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does NC581 over US70BYP carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC581 over US70BYP?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 103 ft (31.3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns NC581 over US70BYP?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.