NC133 over Orton Creek
PoorBrunswick County, North Carolina · 1.9 MI.N.JCT.NC87 · Structure no. 000000000190050
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 91 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC133 over Orton Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC133 over Orton Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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.
It carries about 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC133 over Orton Creek built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC133 over Orton 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does NC133 over Orton Creek carry?
About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC133 over Orton Creek?
The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC133 over Orton Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.