US Bridges

NC32 over Warwick Creek

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI S. of JCT SR1414 · Structure no. 000000000410024

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC32 over Warwick Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC32 over Warwick Creek in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,000 by 2040. The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesNC32
CrossesWarwick Creek
Location0.5 MI S. of JCT SR1414
RouteState Highway 32
Coordinates36.33016, -76.63386
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.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length100 ft (30.4 m)
Longest span47 ft (14.3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2022)
Projected traffic5,000 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 Warwick Creek built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC32 over Warwick 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 Warwick Creek carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is NC32 over Warwick Creek?

The structure is 100 ft (30.4 m) long with a longest span of 47 ft (14.3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns NC32 over Warwick Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.