NC43 over I95
FairNash County, North Carolina · 0.4 Mi. North of SR1527 · Structure no. 000000001270121
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 223 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,800
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC43 over I95 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC43 over I95 in Nash County, North Carolina. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 8,800 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,600 by 2040. The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| 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 NC43 over I95 built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC43 over I95 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does NC43 over I95 carry?
About 8,800 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC43 over I95?
The structure is 223 ft (67.9 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.
Who owns NC43 over I95?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.