US Bridges

NC33 over NSRR

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI.W.JCT.US17 · Structure no. 000000000130076

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
170 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
8,700
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over NSRR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC33 over NSRR in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2040. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC33
CrossesNSRR
Location0.6 MI.W.JCT.US17
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.51408, -77.10825
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span165 ft (50.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,700 (2019)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC33 over NSRR built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 over NSRR 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does NC33 over NSRR carry?

About 8,700 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over NSRR?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 165 ft (50.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 over NSRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.