US Bridges

NC33 over Tar River

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi. W. of JCT.US258 · Structure no. 000000000650024

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
500 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,100
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over Tar River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC33 over Tar River in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 8,100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,200 by 2040. The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC33
CrossesTar River
Location0.3 Mi. W. of JCT.US258
RouteState Highway 33
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89413, -77.53284
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating85 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length500 ft (152.4 m)
Longest span200 ft (60.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,100 (2019)
Projected traffic16,200 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 NC33 over Tar River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 over Tar River 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NC33 over Tar River carry?

About 8,100 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over Tar River?

The structure is 500 ft (152.4 m) long with a longest span of 200 ft (60.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 over Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.