US Bridges

NC94 over Long Branch

Good

Chowan County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. JCT SR1118 · Structure no. 000000000410029

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
57 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
850
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC94 over Long Branch is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC94 over Long Branch in Chowan County, North Carolina. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,700 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC94
CrossesLong Branch
Location0.1 Mi. N. JCT SR1118
RouteState Highway 94
Coordinates36.01819, -76.52478
Functional classRural Minor 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.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67.9 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length57 ft (17.3 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.4 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2022)
Projected traffic1,700 by 2040
Trucks6%
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 NC94 over Long Branch built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC94 over Long Branch 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 NC94 over Long Branch carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC94 over Long Branch?

The structure is 57 ft (17.3 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.4 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns NC94 over Long Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.