US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River
FairPitt County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E Jct. NC33 SR1598 · Structure no. 000000001470034
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 460 ft
- 8 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 29,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 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 29,000 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 58,000 by 2040. The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long and 72 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River carry?
About 29,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.
How long is US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River?
The structure is 460 ft (140.2 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 72 ft wide.
Who owns US264ALT;NC33 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.