Us401 Nc39 Nc56 over Tar River

Fair Condition44 years old21,500 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyFranklin
Location0.3 Mi. S. Jct. Nc56
CarriesUs401 Nc39 Nc56
CrossesTar River
Coordinates36.09450, -78.29767

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionFair
Deck6 (Satisfactory)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure6 (Satisfactory)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DesignStringer/Multi-beam
Total Length300.9 ft (91.7 m)
Max Span57.7 ft (17.6 m)
Deck Width83.3 ft (25.4 m)
Deck Area2329.2 sq m
Main Spans5
Year Built1982

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic21,500 (2019)
Truck Traffic14%
Lanes On Bridge5

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection523
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000690033

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