US Bridges

NC33 over Creek Off Tar River

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1415 · Structure no. 000000001470437

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over Creek Off Tar River is a steel culvert carrying NC33 over Creek Off Tar River in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 8,500 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,000 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC33
CrossesCreek Off Tar River
Location0.6 Mi. E. Jct. SR1415
RouteState Highway 33
CountyPitt County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.67971, -77.43316
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,500 (2020)
Projected traffic17,000 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 Creek Off Tar River built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 over Creek Off 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does NC33 over Creek Off Tar River carry?

About 8,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over Creek Off Tar River?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m).

Who owns NC33 over Creek Off Tar River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.