NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd.
GoodGraham County, North Carolina · .6 Mi.E. Tenn. Line · Structure no. 000000000750142
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 120 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 490
- 2015 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd. is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd. in Graham County, North Carolina. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 490 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 980 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd. built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd. 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 July 2023.
How much traffic does NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd. carry?
About 490 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd.?
The structure is 120 ft (36.5 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.5 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns NC143 over Nat. Forest Rd.?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.