US Bridges

NC43 NC48 over US301BYP.

Fair

Nash County, North Carolina · 0.2 Mi.N. JCT.SR1598 · Structure no. 000000001270101

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
206 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,000
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43 NC48 over US301BYP. is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC43 NC48 over US301BYP. in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 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 16,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,000 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesNC43 NC48
CrossesUS301BYP.
Location0.2 Mi.N. JCT.SR1598
RouteState Highway 43
CountyNash County
StateNorth Carolina
Coordinates35.97353, -77.80227
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length206 ft (62.7 m)
Longest span102 ft (31 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,000 (2021)
Projected traffic32,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC43 NC48 over US301BYP. built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC43 NC48 over US301BYP. 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does NC43 NC48 over US301BYP. carry?

About 16,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC43 NC48 over US301BYP.?

The structure is 206 ft (62.7 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns NC43 NC48 over US301BYP.?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.