NC32 over Pungo Creek
GoodBeaufort County, North Carolina · 7.5 Mi. N. Jct. US264 · Structure no. 000000000130021
- Built
- 2013
- 12 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC32 over Pungo Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC32 over Pungo Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,000 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC32 over Pungo Creek built?
It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC32 over Pungo 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 May 2024.
How much traffic does NC32 over Pungo Creek carry?
About 2,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC32 over Pungo Creek?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC32 over Pungo Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.