Us15 over Tar River

Poor Condition102 years old4,200 vehicles/day

Location

StateNorth Carolina
CountyGranville
Location7.8 Mi.n. Jct. Nc56
CarriesUs15
CrossesTar River
Coordinates36.22122, -78.62690

Condition Ratings

Overall ConditionPoor
Deck4 (Poor)
Superstructure5 (Fair)
Substructure5 (Fair)
Channel/Waterway7 (Good)
Scour Critical8 — Stable, low risk

Physical Characteristics

MaterialConcrete
DesignTee Beam
Total Length210.0 ft (64 m)
Max Span51.8 ft (15.8 m)
Deck Width33.1 ft (10.1 m)
Deck Area646.4 sq m
Main Spans4
Year Built1924 (reconstructed 1953)

Traffic

Avg Daily Traffic4,200 (2022)
Truck Traffic8%
Lanes On Bridge2

Inspection & Ownership

Last Inspection624
Inspection FrequencyEvery 24 months
OwnerState Highway Agency
Historical SignificanceBridge is not eligible for the National Register
Structure Number000000000770037

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