NC343 over Sawyer Creek
GoodCamden County, North Carolina · 0.5 Mi. N. of Jct. US158 · Structure no. 000000000290020
- Built
- 2011
- 14 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 172 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,900
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC343 over Sawyer Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC343 over Sawyer Creek in Camden County, North Carolina. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 5,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,800 by 2040. The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC343 over Sawyer Creek built?
It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC343 over Sawyer 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does NC343 over Sawyer Creek carry?
About 5,900 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC343 over Sawyer Creek?
The structure is 172 ft (52.4 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC343 over Sawyer Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.