US Bridges

NC33 over US264

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.3MI.E.JCT.SR1417 · Structure no. 000000001470460

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
181 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,900
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC33 over US264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC33 over US264 in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC33
CrossesUS264
Location0.3MI.E.JCT.SR1417
RouteState Highway 33
Coordinates35.66034, -77.41148
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length181 ft (55.1 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.8 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2018)
Projected traffic9,800 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC33 over US264 built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC33 over US264 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does NC33 over US264 carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC33 over US264?

The structure is 181 ft (55.1 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.8 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns NC33 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.