NC343 over Mill Dam Creek
FairCamden County, North Carolina · 0.1 MI N JCT SR1129 · Structure no. 000000000290018
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 47 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 4,700
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC343 over Mill Dam Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC343 over Mill Dam Creek in Camden County, North Carolina. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 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 4,700 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,400 by 2040. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC343 over Mill Dam Creek built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC343 over Mill Dam 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC343 over Mill Dam Creek carry?
About 4,700 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC343 over Mill Dam Creek?
The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.
Who owns NC343 over Mill Dam Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.