NC33 over Smith Creek
GoodBeaufort County, North Carolina · 3.7MI.E. Jct. SR1904 · Structure no. 000000000130020
- Built
- 2020
- 5 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 117 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC33 over Smith Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC33 over Smith Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 35.4 mi (57 km).
Location
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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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC33 over Smith Creek built?
It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC33 over Smith 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does NC33 over Smith Creek carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC33 over Smith Creek?
The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC33 over Smith Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.