US Bridges

NC33 over Durham Creek

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 2.0 MI W. JCT NC306 · Structure no. 000000000130052

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over Durham Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying NC33 over Durham Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older than the North Carolina average of 38.7 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC33
CrossesDurham Creek
Location2.0 MI W. JCT NC306
RouteState Highway 33
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.31968, -76.87178
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,300 (2022)
Projected traffic6,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC33 over Durham Creek built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 over Durham Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does NC33 over Durham Creek carry?

About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over Durham Creek?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 over Durham Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.