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Road Names & Signs
Guiding the Way & Connecting County Streets
Pitt County installs and maintains road name signs across unincorporated areas to help emergency responders locate addresses quickly and accurately. These signs provide essential details that support timely emergency response and ensure consistency across the county.
All new developments must have required road name and stop signs installed before receiving final approval. All signage must follow the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD). Street name signs identify each road at intersections and display important details such as the road name, road type, secondary road number (if state-maintained), and the E-911 block address range. These standards ensure that all street signs remain uniform and easy to read.
- Learn More About the Federal Highway Administration MUTCD Now
- Learn More About the North Carolina Department of Transportation MUTCD Supplement Now
Roads intended for future maintenance by NCDOT must meet all material, appearance, installation, and hardware standards established by the County and the North Carolina Department of Transportation. The Road Name list is intended as a guide to check road names throughout Pitt County. This list may contain errors and cannot be guaranteed as current.
For More Information or Questions,
Call 252-902-3250
- Pitt County Road Sign Policy
- Sign Blade Material & Appearance
- Installation & Hardware
- Report Non-Complaint or Illegal Road Signs
- Road Sign Pricing
Introduction to Road Name & Sign Standards
Effective and consistent road-naming and signage are fundamental to public safety, emergency response, and efficient navigation throughout Pitt County. The road name and sign standards described here provide the framework by which all roads, whether new developments or existing thoroughfares, are identified, labeled, and maintained.
These standards ensure that each roadway:
- Receives a clear, approved official name and suffix,
- Has signage that complies with county and state guidelines,
- Supports emergency services, public works, postal delivery, and general way-finding.
Whether you’re a developer installing new street signs, a resident wondering if a sign need to be replaced due to damaged sign, or a public official coordinating with the county’s addressing system, this policy outlines the responsibilities, a process overview, and the standards should be followed.
Roads intended for future maintenance by NCDOT must meet the following material and appearance standards.
Sign Blade Material
Sign Blades shall be single bladed, constructed of extruded aluminum, .080 - .125 of an inch in thickness and covered on each side with reflective sheeting of engineering grade or better and will contrast with the white lettering used to make up the road name and other information required on the sign. Municipalities may use .125 gauge flat blades in lieu of the extruded aluminum blades.
Sign Lettering
The letters making up the road name and other information shall be white in color of such a material that will reflect off headlights of approaching vehicles.
Sign Blade Size
Sign blades for proposed public roads shall be nine (9) inches in width where these proposed roads intersect with existing NC secondary roads; except at intersections that are internal to the proposed subdivision these signs may be six (6) inches in width. The length of the sign shall be determined by the length of the road name as described below.
Sign Appearance
Each side of a sign blade shall appear as follows: The letters shall be 4 inches in height and centered on the sign blade so as to allow at least six (6) inches and no more than ten (10) inches of space on each side of the road name. The upper right hand corner of the sign shall have the road type abbreviation as prescribed in the Pitt County Addressing Ordinance. Other pertinent information such as Secondary Road Number and E-9-1-1 block address number shall be placed on the sign.
Sign Poles
All road name signs on proposed public roads shall be placed atop poles constructed of aluminum and unpainted. These poles shall have an outside diameter of two and three-eighths (2 3/8) inches and must be ten and one-half (10.5) feet in height.
Mounting Hardware
All signs shall be mounted atop the sign poles with vandal-proof brackets constructed of acceptable metal material and is NOT to include plastic, resin, or like material.
Installation Procedure
- Each sign pole shall be fitted with a single bolt one-quarter (¼) to five-sixteenths (5/16) of an inch in diameter and five (5) inches in length.
- This bolt shall be placed completely through the sign six (6) to eight (8) inches from the end of the pole to be placed in the ground.
- The pole shall then be placed in a hole six (6) inches in diameter and three (3) to four (4) feet deep.
- Commercial dry concrete mixture shall be placed in the hole to a depth sufficient to cover the bolt described above by three (3) to four (4) inches.
- The sign post shall be plumb and the sign blades level prior to completing the installation.
- A sufficient amount of water shall then be added to the concrete mixture and the hole shall then be filled with the soil resulting from the boring of the hole.
The Planning Department works year-round to identify and remove illegal or noncompliant road signs. Residents are also asked to remove any personal signs that resemble official County signage, as these can cause confusion for drivers and emergency responders trying to locate addresses.
The County’s Road Sign Coordinator oversees more than 2,500 street signs across Pitt County. Signs are inspected monthly and replaced as needed due to normal wear, theft, vandalism, or vehicle damage.
To report a damaged or missing road sign:
Call 252-902-3250 or Submit a Damaged or Missing Road Sign Form
Style 3 Extruded Sign Pricing
| Sign Size | Letter Range | Cost Per Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 24" x 6" | 1–6 letters | $13.61 |
| 30" x 6" | 7–8 letters | $14.72 |
| 36" x 6" | 9–10 letters | $21.06 |
| 42" x 6" | 11–12 letters | $47.46 |
| 48" x 6" | 13 or more letters | $54.24 |
Style 4 Extruded Sign Pricing
| Sign Size | Letter Range | Cost Per Sign |
|---|---|---|
| 24" x 9" | 1–4 letters | $20.42 |
| 30" x 9" | 5–6 letters | $39.70 |
| 36" x 9" | 7–8 letters | $47.64 |
| 42" x 9" | 9–10 letters | $55.58 |
| 48" x 9" | 11–12 letters | $63.52 |
| 54" x 9" | 13 or more letters | $71.46 |
Hardware Pricing
| Hardware Item | Cost Per Item |
|---|---|
| Aluminum Round Post, 10'-6" | $58.26 |
| Aluminum Round Post Bracket | $4.07 |
| Crosspiece (Round or U-Channel) | $3.96 |
| Stop Sign (30" x 30") | $65.15 |
Installation Pricing
| Installation Item | Cost Per Item |
|---|---|
| Installation | $44.50 |
| Additional Installation | $22.25 |
| Stop Sign Installation | $22.50 |
Additional Fees
| Fee Type | Cost |
|---|---|
| Administrative Fee | 10% of order total |