US Bridges

NC43 over US264

Fair

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.61 Mi. N. Jct. SR1204 · Structure no. 000000001470450

Built
1991
34 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
200 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43 over US264 is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC43 over US264 in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 1991, so it is 34 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC43
CrossesUS264
Location0.61 Mi. N. Jct. SR1204
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates35.62912, -77.43313
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81.9 US tons
Inventory rating39.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (60.9 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was NC43 over US264 built?

It was built in 1991, making it 34 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC43 over US264 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 2023.

How much traffic does NC43 over US264 carry?

About 11,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is NC43 over US264?

The structure is 200 ft (60.9 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns NC43 over US264?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.