NC43 BYP S
Carrying NC43 BYP S over NS RAILROAD
1.0 MI.S. JCT.NC55, Craven, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NC43 BYP S
The NC43 BYP S bridge in Craven, North Carolina carries NC43 BYP S over NS RAILROAD. It was built in 2009, making it 17 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 52.1 meters (171 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 4,100 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 8/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 80.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NC43 BYP S compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
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Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 2009
- Material
- Steel
- Number of Spans
- 1
- Structure Length
- 52.1 m (171 ft)
- Deck Width
- 11.9 m (39 ft)
- Owner
- State Highway Agency
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 4,100 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000000490264
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (8/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC43 BYP S is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare NC43 BYP S against other structures in Craven and across North Carolina. North Carolina bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for NC43 BYP S?
NC43 BYP S in Craven, North Carolina has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 8/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NC43 BYP S inspected?
NC43 BYP S's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 4,100 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC43 BYP S is currently shown as Good condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NC43 BYP S?
NC43 BYP S has an NBI inventory load rating of 80.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining NC43 BYP S?
NC43 BYP S is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.
How old is NC43 BYP S and does age affect safety?
NC43 BYP S was built in 2009, making it 17 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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