US Bridges

SR1132 over Newbegun Creek

Fair

Pasquotank County, North Carolina · .9 Mi. W. of Jct. NC344 · Structure no. 000000001390095

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
600
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR1132 over Newbegun Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying SR1132 over Newbegun Creek in Pasquotank County, North Carolina. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 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 600 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2040. The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesSR1132
CrossesNewbegun Creek
Location.9 Mi. W. of Jct. NC344
RouteState Highway 1132
Coordinates36.22983, -76.1852
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length39 ft (11.8 m)
Longest span18 ft (5.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic600 (2015)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 SR1132 over Newbegun Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR1132 over Newbegun 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR1132 over Newbegun Creek carry?

About 600 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR1132 over Newbegun Creek?

The structure is 39 ft (11.8 m) long with a longest span of 18 ft (5.4 m).

Who owns SR1132 over Newbegun Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.