US Bridges

NC33 over Conetoe Creek

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1401 · Structure no. 000000001470036

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
120 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,900
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over Conetoe Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC33 over Conetoe Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1975, so it is 64 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 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 3,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,800 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC33
CrossesConetoe Creek
Location0.1 Mi. W. Jct. SR1401
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.71403, -77.48383
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length120 ft (36.5 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,900 (2021)
Projected traffic7,800 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Conetoe Creek built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is NC33 over Conetoe 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 Conetoe Creek carry?

About 3,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over Conetoe Creek?

The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 over Conetoe Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.