US Bridges

US64W Byp; NC43 over SR1243

Fair

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.7 Mi. E. Jct. N.C.97 · Structure no. 000000000650139

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,500
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US64W Byp; NC43 over SR1243 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US64W Byp; NC43 over SR1243 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 15,500 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesUS64W Byp; NC43
CrossesSR1243
Location0.7 Mi. E. Jct. N.C.97
RouteU.S. Route 64
CountyEdgecombe County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.95916, -77.77255
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating73 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span107 ft (32.6 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,500 (2015)
Projected traffic31,000 by 2040
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
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 Byp; NC43 over SR1243 built?

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

What condition is US64W Byp; NC43 over SR1243 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 Byp; NC43 over SR1243 carry?

About 15,500 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is US64W Byp; NC43 over SR1243?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 107 ft (32.6 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns US64W Byp; NC43 over SR1243?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.