US Bridges

NC34 over Wilson Creek

Fair

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · 0.2 MI S JCT SR1103 · Structure no. 000000001390003

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
117 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC34 over Wilson Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC34 over Wilson Creek in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2040. The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC34
CrossesWilson Creek
Location0.2 MI S JCT SR1103
RouteState Highway 34
CountyPasquotank County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.20754, -76.16004
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length117 ft (35.6 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic2,200 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 NC34 over Wilson Creek built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC34 over Wilson Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does NC34 over Wilson Creek carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC34 over Wilson Creek?

The structure is 117 ft (35.6 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns NC34 over Wilson Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.