NC43 over Clayroot Swamp
GoodPitt County, North Carolina · 2.8 Mi. N. Jct. NC102 · Structure no. 000000001470023
- Built
- 2009
- 16 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected October 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 92 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 5,600
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
NC43 over Clayroot Swamp is a prestressed concrete slab carrying NC43 over Clayroot Swamp in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 5,600 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,200 by 2040. The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was NC43 over Clayroot Swamp built?
It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.
What condition is NC43 over Clayroot Swamp 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 October 2023.
How much traffic does NC43 over Clayroot Swamp carry?
About 5,600 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is NC43 over Clayroot Swamp?
The structure is 92 ft (28 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.
Who owns NC43 over Clayroot Swamp?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.