NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR
FairPitt County, North Carolina · 0.3 MI N. Jct. SR1110 · Structure no. 000000001470001
- Built
- 1956
- 69 years old, rebuilt 1966
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2025
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 49 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 5,500
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1956 and reconstructed in 1966, so it is 69 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 5,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR built?
It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1966.
What condition is NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR 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 January 2025.
How much traffic does NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR carry?
About 5,500 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR?
The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns NC903 over Br. Little Contentnea CR?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.