US Bridges

SR1432 over Chinkapin Creek

Good

Hertford County, North Carolina · 2.3 MI.S.JCT.NC561 · Structure no. 000000000910049

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
90
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1432 over Chinkapin Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying SR1432 over Chinkapin Creek in Hertford County, North Carolina. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 90 vehicles a day, projected to reach 180 by 2040. The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesSR1432
CrossesChinkapin Creek
Location2.3 MI.S.JCT.NC561
RouteState Highway 1432
Coordinates36.25285, -76.8495
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length122 ft (37.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2015)
Projected traffic180 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 SR1432 over Chinkapin Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1432 over Chinkapin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does SR1432 over Chinkapin Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2015 count).

How long is SR1432 over Chinkapin Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns SR1432 over Chinkapin Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.