US Bridges

NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway

Fair

Pamlico County, North Carolina · 0.41 Mi. W. Jct. SR1230 · Structure no. 000000001370015

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Segmental Box Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
2,538 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway is a prestressed concrete continuous segmental box girder carrying NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway in Pamlico County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2040. The structure is 2,538 ft (773.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesNC33 NC304
CrossesNC33 I/C Waterway
Location0.41 Mi. W. Jct. SR1230
RouteState Highway 33
CountyPamlico County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.24524, -76.59416
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating52.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSegmental Box Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3 (+21 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length2,538 ft (773.5 m)
Longest span381 ft (116.1 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and waterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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—
NavigationNavigation control on waterway (bridge permit required)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway?

The structure is 2,538 ft (773.5 m) long with a longest span of 381 ft (116.1 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 NC304 over NC33 I/C Waterway?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.