NC903 over Neuse River
PoorLenoir County, North Carolina · 100 Ft. S. Jct. SR1313 · Structure no. 000000001070045
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 350 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC903 over Neuse River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC903 over Neuse River in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC903 over Neuse River built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC903 over Neuse River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.
How much traffic does NC903 over Neuse River carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC903 over Neuse River?
The structure is 350 ft (106.6 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns NC903 over Neuse River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.