US Bridges

NC32 over Broad Creek

Good

Beaufort County, North Carolina · 0.4MI. N. Jct. SR1348 · Structure no. 000000000130104

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
202 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC32 over Broad Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC32 over Broad Creek in Beaufort County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,200 by 2040. The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC32
CrossesBroad Creek
Location0.4MI. N. Jct. SR1348
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates35.51092, -76.96593
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length202 ft (61.5 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2022)
Projected traffic4,200 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 NC32 over Broad Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC32 over Broad 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does NC32 over Broad Creek carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC32 over Broad Creek?

The structure is 202 ft (61.5 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC32 over Broad Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.