US Bridges

NC43 over Cokey Swamp

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.6 Mi. S. of JCT SR1224 · Structure no. 000000000650099

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
96 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,000
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43 over Cokey Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC43 over Cokey Swamp in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 5,000 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,000 by 2040. The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC43
CrossesCokey Swamp
Location0.6 Mi. S. of JCT SR1224
RouteState Highway 43
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.89566, -77.74033
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating64.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length96 ft (29.2 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,000 (2019)
Projected traffic10,000 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 Cokey Swamp built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC43 over Cokey Swamp 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does NC43 over Cokey Swamp carry?

About 5,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC43 over Cokey Swamp?

The structure is 96 ft (29.2 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns NC43 over Cokey Swamp?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.