US Bridges

US64W NC43 over NC97

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.E. of US301 Bus. · Structure no. 000000000650134

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
175 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,500
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W NC43 over NC97 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W NC43 over NC97 in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 17,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,000 by 2040. The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long and 51 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesUS64W NC43
CrossesNC97
Location0.3 Mi.E. of US301 Bus.
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95833, -77.78574
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating62.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length175 ft (53.3 m)
Longest span109 ft (33.2 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,500 (2018)
Projected traffic35,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US64W NC43 over NC97 built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is US64W NC43 over NC97 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does US64W NC43 over NC97 carry?

About 17,500 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64W NC43 over NC97?

The structure is 175 ft (53.3 m) long with a longest span of 109 ft (33.2 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US64W NC43 over NC97?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.