US Bridges

NC903 over Grindle Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1524 · Structure no. 000000001470027

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
82 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Grindle Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC903 over Grindle Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesNC903
CrossesGrindle Creek
Location0.2 Mi. N. Jct. SR1524
RouteState Highway 903
Coordinates35.68827, -77.32198
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating88 US tons
Inventory rating51.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length82 ft (24.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,900 (2018)
Projected traffic11,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Grindle Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over Grindle 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 2021.

How much traffic does NC903 over Grindle Creek carry?

About 5,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Grindle Creek?

The structure is 82 ft (24.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns NC903 over Grindle Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.