US Bridges

NC43 over Parker Branch

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1126 · Structure no. 000000000650089

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,100
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43 over Parker Branch is a steel culvert carrying NC43 over Parker Branch in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 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 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 4,100 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,200 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 7.5 mi (12 km).

Location

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CarriesNC43
CrossesParker Branch
Location1.0 Mi.N. of JCT.SR1126
RouteState Highway 43
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.87011, -77.73657
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,100 (2021)
Projected traffic8,200 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed7.5 mi (12 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC43 over Parker Branch built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC43 over Parker Branch 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 Parker Branch carry?

About 4,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC43 over Parker Branch?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns NC43 over Parker Branch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.