US Bridges

NC903 over Briery Creek

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC30 · Structure no. 000000001470054

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
92 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC903 over Briery Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC903 over Briery Creek in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 7,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesNC903
CrossesBriery Creek
Location0.4 Mi. N. Jct. NC30
RouteState Highway 903
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.71836, -77.25731
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length92 ft (28 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,100 (2021)
Projected traffic14,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Briery Creek built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC903 over Briery Creek 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC903 over Briery Creek carry?

About 7,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC903 over Briery Creek?

The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns NC903 over Briery Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.