US Bridges

NC133 over Town Creek

Fair

Brunswick County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1518 · Structure no. 000000000190061

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
302 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,600
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC133 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC133 over Town Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2005, so it is 20 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 6,600 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,200 by 2040. The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesNC133
CrossesTown Creek
Location0.5 Mi. N. Jct. SR1518
RouteState Highway 133
CountyBrunswick County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.1366, -77.98739
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length302 ft (92 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,600 (2021)
Projected traffic13,200 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Town Creek built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC133 over Town Creek 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does NC133 over Town Creek carry?

About 6,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC133 over Town Creek?

The structure is 302 ft (92 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC133 over Town Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.