US Bridges

NC32 over Van Swamp

Fair

Washington County, North Carolina · 1.0 MI.S.JCT.SR1101 · Structure no. 000000001870004

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,700
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC32 over Van Swamp is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC32 over Van Swamp in Washington County, North Carolina. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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 5 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 1,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2040. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesNC32
CrossesVan Swamp
Location1.0 MI.S.JCT.SR1101
RouteState Highway 32
CountyWashington County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.73058, -76.74636
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,700 (2021)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
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 NC32 over Van Swamp built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC32 over Van Swamp 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 NC32 over Van Swamp carry?

About 1,700 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC32 over Van Swamp?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns NC32 over Van Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.