NC43 over Town Creek
GoodEdgecombe County, North Carolina · 2.5 MI.N.JCT.NC42 · Structure no. 000000000650079
- Built
- 2002
- 23 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 136 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,900
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC43 over Town Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC43 over Town Creek in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 2,900 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,800 by 2040. The structure is 136 ft (41.4 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 | 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 Town Creek built?
It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC43 over Town 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 NC43 over Town Creek carry?
About 2,900 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC43 over Town Creek?
The structure is 136 ft (41.4 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns NC43 over Town Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.