US Bridges

NC32 over Pembroke Creek

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. West Jct. Nc 94 · Structure no. 000000000410012

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,900
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC32 over Pembroke Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC32 over Pembroke Creek in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 4,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,800 by 2040. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC32
CrossesPembroke Creek
Location0.5 Mi. West Jct. Nc 94
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates36.05939, -76.58485
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,900 (2022)
Projected traffic9,800 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 Pembroke Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC32 over Pembroke 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does NC32 over Pembroke Creek carry?

About 4,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC32 over Pembroke Creek?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns NC32 over Pembroke Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.