US Bridges

NC43S over NS Railroad

Good

Craven County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.S. JCT.NC55 · Structure no. 000000000490264

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
171 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,150
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43S over NS Railroad is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC43S over NS Railroad in Craven County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 4,150 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,300 by 2040. The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC43S
CrossesNS Railroad
Location1.0 Mi.S. JCT.NC55
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates35.13579, -77.12011
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length171 ft (52.1 m)
Longest span164 ft (49.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,150 (2022)
Projected traffic8,300 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC43S over NS Railroad built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC43S over NS Railroad 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 NC43S over NS Railroad carry?

About 4,150 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is NC43S over NS Railroad?

The structure is 171 ft (52.1 m) long with a longest span of 164 ft (49.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns NC43S over NS Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.