NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River
PoorNash County, North Carolina · 1.0 Mi. N. Jct. US301BUS · Structure no. 000000001270038
- Built
- 1937
- 88 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 299 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 6,100
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River is a concrete tee beam carrying NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1937, so it is 88 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 6,100 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,200 by 2040. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River built?
It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in September 2024.
How much traffic does NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River carry?
About 6,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.
How long is NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River?
The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.
Who owns NC43BUS NC48 over Tar River?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.