NC903 over Bear Creek
FairLenoir County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N. JCT SR1320 · Structure no. 000000001070047
- Built
- 2000
- 25 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 152 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC903 over Bear Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC903 over Bear Creek in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,300 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,600 by 2040. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 Bear Creek built?
It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC903 over Bear Creek 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 2024.
How much traffic does NC903 over Bear Creek carry?
About 3,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC903 over Bear Creek?
The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns NC903 over Bear Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.