US Bridges

NC32 over Pollock Swamp

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi.S.Jct SR1317 · Structure no. 000000000410018

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
87 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,700
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC32 over Pollock Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC32 over Pollock Swamp in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, older 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 5,700 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,400 by 2040. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC32
CrossesPollock Swamp
Location0.1 Mi.S.Jct SR1317
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates36.10398, -76.63358
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length87 ft (26.5 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.4 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,700 (2022)
Projected traffic11,400 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Pollock Swamp built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC32 over Pollock Swamp 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 Pollock Swamp carry?

About 5,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC32 over Pollock Swamp?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC32 over Pollock Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.