NC33 over Chocowinity Creek
PoorBeaufort County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi.E JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000130075
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 169 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC33 over Chocowinity Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC33 over Chocowinity Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: open, would be posted or closed except for temporary shoring.
It carries about 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC33 over Chocowinity Creek built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC33 over Chocowinity Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC33 over Chocowinity Creek carry?
About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC33 over Chocowinity Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 42 ft (12.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC33 over Chocowinity Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.