US Bridges

NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1409 · Structure no. 000000001470007

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
132 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,000 by 2040. The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesNC33
CrossesCheeks Mill Creek
Location0.4 Mi. W. Jct. SR1409
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.76219, -77.51555
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length132 ft (40.2 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,000 (2021)
Projected traffic8,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek carry?

About 4,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek?

The structure is 132 ft (40.2 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 over Cheeks Mill Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.