US Bridges

NC133 over Liliput Creek

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1529 · Structure no. 000000000190056

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
300 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,500
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC133 over Liliput Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC133 over Liliput Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesNC133
CrossesLiliput Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1529
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates34.07533, -77.95533
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,500 (2021)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC133 over Liliput Creek built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC133 over Liliput Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC133 over Liliput Creek carry?

About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC133 over Liliput Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC133 over Liliput Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.