NC33 over Tar River
FairEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 MI.W.JCT.US64BUS · Structure no. 000000000650080
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 403 ft
- 9 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC33 over Tar River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC33 over Tar River 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 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2040. The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 3,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC33 over Tar River?
The structure is 403 ft (122.8 m) long with a longest span of 51 ft (15.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC33 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.