US Bridges

NC133 over Turkey Creek

Fair

Pender County, North Carolina · 0.4 MI N JCT SR1437 · Structure no. 000000001410014

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
51 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC133 over Turkey Creek is a concrete slab carrying NC133 over Turkey Creek in Pender County, North Carolina. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 105 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 11,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,000 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesNC133
CrossesTurkey Creek
Location0.4 MI N JCT SR1437
RouteState Highway 133
CountyPender County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates34.39747, -77.91302
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,500 (2022)
Projected traffic23,000 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC133 over Turkey Creek built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is NC133 over Turkey 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does NC133 over Turkey Creek carry?

About 11,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is NC133 over Turkey Creek?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC133 over Turkey Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.