NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill Creek
FairEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.6 MI E. of JCT SR1200 · Structure no. 000000000650009
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,200
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill Creek in Edgecombe 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 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 3,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,400 by 2040. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill 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 December 2024.
How much traffic does NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill Creek carry?
About 3,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill Creek?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.6 m).
Who owns NC42 NC43 over Bynum Mill Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.