US Bridges

NC43 over Harris Mill Run

Good

Pitt County, North Carolina · 0.1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1204 · Structure no. 000000001470487

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,000
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

NC43 over Harris Mill Run is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying NC43 over Harris Mill Run in Pitt County, North Carolina. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 11,000 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,000 by 2040. The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long and 87 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesNC43
CrossesHarris Mill Run
Location0.1 Mi. N. of Jct. SR1204
RouteState Highway 43
Coordinates35.62325, -77.41912
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating54.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length247 ft (75.2 m)
Longest span64 ft (19.5 m)
Deck width87 ft (26.5 m)
Roadway width73 ft (22.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,000 (2022)
Projected traffic22,000 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was NC43 over Harris Mill Run built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is NC43 over Harris Mill Run 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does NC43 over Harris Mill Run carry?

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

How long is NC43 over Harris Mill Run?

The structure is 247 ft (75.2 m) long with a longest span of 64 ft (19.5 m) and a deck 87 ft wide.

Who owns NC43 over Harris Mill Run?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.