US Bridges

NC43 Bypas over US64 Bypass

Good

Edgecombe County, North Carolina · 0.3 Mi.N.Jct SR1232 · Structure no. 000000000650343

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
431 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,500
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43 Bypas over US64 Bypass is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC43 Bypas over US64 Bypass 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 6,500 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,000 by 2040. The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesNC43 Bypas
CrossesUS64 Bypass
Location0.3 Mi.N.Jct SR1232
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates35.93987, -77.75533
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length431 ft (131.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,500 (2019)
Projected traffic13,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
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 Bypas over US64 Bypass built?

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

What condition is NC43 Bypas over US64 Bypass 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 Bypas over US64 Bypass carry?

About 6,500 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC43 Bypas over US64 Bypass?

The structure is 431 ft (131.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns NC43 Bypas over US64 Bypass?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.