Nc 97 over Tar River
Poor Condition62 years old5,400 vehicles/day
Location
| State | North Carolina |
| County | Edgecombe |
| Location | 0.4 Mi. E. Jct. Nc 43 |
| Carries | Nc 97 |
| Crosses | Tar River |
| Coordinates | 35.95456, -77.78741 |
Condition Ratings
| Overall Condition | Poor |
| Deck | 4 (Poor) |
| Superstructure | 4 (Poor) |
| Substructure | 5 (Fair) |
| Channel/Waterway | 5 (Fair) |
| Scour Critical | 8 — Stable, low risk |
Physical Characteristics
| Material | Steel |
| Design | Stringer/Multi-beam |
| Total Length | 284.8 ft (86.8 m) |
| Max Span | 48.9 ft (14.9 m) |
| Deck Width | 56.1 ft (17.1 m) |
| Deck Area | 1484.3 sq m |
| Main Spans | 6 |
| Year Built | 1964 |
Traffic
| Avg Daily Traffic | 5,400 (2021) |
| Truck Traffic | 6% |
| Lanes On Bridge | 4 |
Inspection & Ownership
| Last Inspection | 125 |
| Inspection Frequency | Every 24 months |
| Owner | State Highway Agency |
| Historical Significance | Bridge is not eligible for the National Register |
| Structure Number | 000000000650051 |