TANNER ROAD
Carrying TANNER ROAD over TRIB OF TAR RIVER
1.0 MI.N.NC97, Edgecombe, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: TANNER ROAD
The TANNER ROAD bridge in Edgecombe, North Carolina carries TANNER ROAD over TRIB OF TAR RIVER. It was built in 1983, making it 43 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 3 sections, stretching 12.1 meters (40 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,700 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. Because at least one major component scores 4 or lower, this bridge falls in FHWA's Poor condition category. That category is not a closure order. Its NBI inventory load rating is 89.8 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How TANNER ROAD compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1983
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 12.1 m (40 ft)
- Owner
- City/Municipal Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 1,700 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000650109
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
TANNER ROAD is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare TANNER ROAD against other structures in Edgecombe and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for TANNER ROAD?
TANNER ROAD in Edgecombe, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is TANNER ROAD inspected?
TANNER ROAD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 1,700 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. TANNER ROAD is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for TANNER ROAD?
TANNER ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 89.8 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining TANNER ROAD?
TANNER ROAD is owned and maintained by City/Municipal Highway Agency.
How old is TANNER ROAD and does age affect safety?
TANNER ROAD was built in 1983, making it 43 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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