NC43 over Town Creek Overflow
FairEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.5 MI.N.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000000650055
- Built
- 1955
- 70 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC43 over Town Creek Overflow is a concrete continuous culvert carrying NC43 over Town Creek Overflow in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,600 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC43 over Town Creek Overflow built?
It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC43 over Town Creek Overflow 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 NC43 over Town Creek Overflow carry?
About 2,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC43 over Town Creek Overflow?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns NC43 over Town Creek Overflow?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.