US Bridges

NC33 over US17 Byp

Fair

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.US17 Bus · Structure no. 000000000130351

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
216 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,300
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over US17 Byp is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC33 over US17 Byp in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 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 8,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,600 by 2040. The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long and 84 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC33
CrossesUS17 Byp
Location0.7 Mi.E. of JCT.US17 Bus
RouteState Highway 33
CountyBeaufort County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.50702, -77.08961
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length216 ft (65.8 m)
Longest span111 ft (33.8 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,300 (2022)
Projected traffic16,600 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
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 US17 Byp built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 over US17 Byp 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does NC33 over US17 Byp carry?

About 8,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over US17 Byp?

The structure is 216 ft (65.8 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.8 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 over US17 Byp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.