US Bridges

NC43 Byp over CSX Railroad

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi.N.Jct SR1230 · Structure no. 000000000650342

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
156 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,200
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43 Byp over CSX Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC43 Byp over CSX Railroad in Edgecombe County, North Carolina. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 5,200 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,400 by 2040. The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 2.5 mi (4 km).

CarriesNC43 Byp
CrossesCSX Railroad
Location0.4 Mi.N.Jct SR1230
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates35.92536, -77.75509
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79.9 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length156 ft (47.5 m)
Longest span55 ft (16.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,200 (2017)
Projected traffic10,400 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed2.5 mi (4 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 Byp over CSX Railroad built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC43 Byp over CSX Railroad 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does NC43 Byp over CSX Railroad carry?

About 5,200 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is NC43 Byp over CSX Railroad?

The structure is 156 ft (47.5 m) long with a longest span of 55 ft (16.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC43 Byp over CSX Railroad?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.