NC33 over Tar River Overflow
FairEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.1 Mi. W. JCT US64BUS · Structure no. 000000000650049
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 188 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC33 over Tar River Overflow is a concrete tee beam carrying NC33 over Tar River Overflow in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 3,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC33 over Tar River Overflow built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC33 over Tar River Overflow 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC33 over Tar River Overflow carry?
About 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC33 over Tar River Overflow?
The structure is 188 ft (57.3 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (10.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC33 over Tar River Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.