NC581 over Contentnea Creek
GoodWilson County, North Carolina · 0.95 N JCT Nc 42 · Structure no. 000000001950028
- Built
- 2016
- 9 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 175 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC581 over Contentnea Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC581 over Contentnea Creek in Wilson County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC581 over Contentnea Creek built?
It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC581 over Contentnea Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC581 over Contentnea Creek carry?
About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC581 over Contentnea Creek?
The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC581 over Contentnea Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.