NC43 over Palmetto Swamp
GoodCraven County, North Carolina · 1.9 Mi.N. OFJCT.NC118 · Structure no. 000000000490035
- Built
- 2008
- 17 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 115 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC43 over Palmetto Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC43 over Palmetto Swamp in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 6,300 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,600 by 2040. The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC43 over Palmetto Swamp built?
It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC43 over Palmetto Swamp 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC43 over Palmetto Swamp carry?
About 6,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.
How long is NC43 over Palmetto Swamp?
The structure is 115 ft (35 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC43 over Palmetto Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.