US Bridges

NC133 over Dutchman Creek

Good

Brunswick County, North Carolina · .8 Miles South of Nc 87 · Structure no. 000000000190231

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
168 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC133 over Dutchman Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC133 over Dutchman Creek in Brunswick County, North Carolina. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 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 12,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,000 by 2040. The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC133
CrossesDutchman Creek
Location.8 Miles South of Nc 87
RouteState Highway 133
Coordinates33.96351, -78.04238
Functional classRural Major 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length168 ft (51.2 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,000 (2021)
Projected traffic24,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Dutchman Creek built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC133 over Dutchman 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does NC133 over Dutchman Creek carry?

About 12,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC133 over Dutchman Creek?

The structure is 168 ft (51.2 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC133 over Dutchman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.