US Bridges

NC903 over Neuse River Overflo

Fair

Lenoir County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1300 · Structure no. 000000001070139

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Neuse River Overflo is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC903 over Neuse River Overflo in Lenoir County, North Carolina. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC903
CrossesNeuse River Overflo
Location0.4 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1300
RouteState Highway 903
Coordinates35.22997, -77.82231
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating78.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,900 (2021)
Projected traffic5,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
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 NC903 over Neuse River Overflo built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over Neuse River Overflo 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 Neuse River Overflo carry?

About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Neuse River Overflo?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns NC903 over Neuse River Overflo?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.