NC43N,NC48N
Carrying NC43N,NC48N over NC43, NC48
0.1 MI. WEST JCT.BUS.301, Nash, North Carolina
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: NC43N,NC48N
The NC43N,NC48N bridge in Nash, North Carolina carries NC43N,NC48N over NC43, NC48. It was built in 1980, making it 46 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel. Daily traffic averages 7,000 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of North Carolina bridges.
The latest FHWA inspection records show limited component ratings on file. The weakest component sits in unrated condition. No reported major component scores in the Poor range under the current federal condition thresholds.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How NC43N,NC48N compares
Live comparison across North Carolina.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1980
- Material
- Steel
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 7,000 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 000000001270216
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether NC43N,NC48N 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 NC43N,NC48N against other structures in Nash 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 NC43N,NC48N?
NC43N,NC48N in Nash, North Carolina on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is NC43N,NC48N inspected?
NC43N,NC48N'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 7,000 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. NC43N,NC48N is currently shown as unrated condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for NC43N,NC48N?
An inventory load rating is not recorded for NC43N,NC48N.
Who is responsible for maintaining NC43N,NC48N?
Ownership is not specified for NC43N,NC48N in the NBI.
How old is NC43N,NC48N and does age affect safety?
NC43N,NC48N was built in 1980, making it 46 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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