Total Bridges
18,901
Public highway bridges in North Carolina
State profile · Near national median SD
North Carolina bridge safety
Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in North Carolina — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
- 18,901
- Public bridges
- 35.8%
- Good condition
- 6.2%
- Poor condition
- 6.2%
- Structurally deficient
Good Condition
35.8%
6,773 bridges rated 7-9
-14.2pp vs 50% benchmark
Poor Condition
6.2%
1,165 bridges rated 0-4
Structurally Deficient
6.2%
1,165 bridges flagged for repair priority
-0.8pp vs national avg 7.0%
North Carolina vs national bridge condition
North Carolina — Good condition share 35.8%
National avg
Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).
North Carolina — Structurally deficient share 20.5%
National avg
Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.
Condition Distribution
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — North Carolina (FHWA NBI)
Counties (100)
Alamance 21 Alexander 26 Alleghany 117 Anson 162 Ashe 247 Avery 108 Beaufort 154 Bertie 95 Bladen 123 Brunswick 166 Buncombe 555 Burke 231 Cabarrus 236 Caldwell 201 Camden 28 Carteret 55 Caswell 90 Catawba 236 Chatham 241 Cherokee 163 Chowan 38 Clay 63 Cleveland 270 Columbus 226 Craven 147 Cumberland 348 Currituck 22 Dare 40 Davidson 340 Davie 93 Duplin 208 Durham 315 Edgecombe 147 Forsyth 454 Franklin 118 Gaston 232 Gates 41 Graham 94 Granville 149 Greene 62 Guilford 736 Halifax 158 Harnett 134 Haywood 286 Henderson 245 Hertford 58 Hoke 136 Hyde 75 Iredell 335 Jackson 234 Johnston 318 Jones 82 Lee 98 Lenoir 145 Lincoln 169 Macon 223 Madison 244 Martin 124 McDowell 234 Mecklenburg 746 Mitchell 127 Montgomery 151 Moore 178 Nash 261 New Hanover 123 Northampton 83 Onslow 172 Orange 189 Pamlico 45 Pasquotank 54 Pender 112 Perquimans 39 Person 106 Pitt 228 Polk 127 Randolph 401 Richmond 154 Robeson 285 Rockingham 229 Rowan 245 Rutherford 298 Sampson 196 Scotland 101 Stanly 163 Stokes 150 Surry 308 Swain 129 Transylvania 162 Tyrrell 28 Union 353 Vance 75 Wake 760 Warren 84 Washington 59 Watauga 200 Wayne 208 Wilkes 349 Wilson 195 Yadkin 168 Yancey 164
North Carolina vs nearby ranks
Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)
States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below North Carolina on the same metric.
45
South Carolina
6.10% top marginal rate
55
Wisconsin
6.13% top marginal rate
37
North Carolina
6.16% top marginal rate
15
Hawaii
6.47% top marginal rate
30
Montana
6.70% top marginal rate
Bridges Needing Most Attention in North Carolina
Six lowest-condition bridges in North Carolina, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.
SR1216
Structurally DeficientOver: WEST FORK PIGEON RIVER
100 FT.E.JCT.NC215, Haywood, NC
Built 1920 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 30
TSALI ENOLA ROAD
Structurally DeficientOver: SOCO CREEK
TSALI ENOLA ROAD, Swain, NC
Built 1960 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 10
HORNBUCKLE CREEKRD
PoorOver: HORNBUCKLE CREEK
389 HORNBUCKLE CREEK ROAD, Swain, NC
Built 1950 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 5
SR1630
PoorOver: KIT CREEK
1.8MI.N.JCT.NC55, Wake, NC
Built 1975 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 12,500
SR1340
PoorOver: NORTH FORK NEW RIVER
.1 MI.N.JCT.NC88, Ashe, NC
Built 1977 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 500
SR1323
PoorOver: CANAL
0.05 MI.N.JCT.1300, Tyrrell, NC
Built 1961 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 650
All Bridges in North Carolina
US401
FairOver: SANDY CREEK
0.2 MI. N. SR1405, Franklin, NC
Built 1986 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,900
SR1452
FairOver: LONG CREEK
0.7 MI. S. JCT. SR1453, Gaston, NC
Built 1978 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 850
SR2278
FairOver: LONG CREEK
0.5 MI. N. JCT. SR1338, Gaston, NC
Built 1981 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 7,600
SR1436
FairOver: GRASSY CREEK
0.9MI E. OF JCT SR1437, Granville, NC
Built 1971 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 340
LARK SPUR DRIVE
FairOver: MUDDY CREEK
.02 MI.E.JCT.DREXEL RD., Guilford, NC
Built 1960 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 100
SR1627
FairOver: LITTLE QUANKEY CREEK
1.0 MI.W. JCT. NC125, Halifax, NC
Built 2003 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,400
US421 NBL
FairOver: DUNN ERWIN RAIL TRAIL
0.9 MI.S.JCT.NC55, Harnett, NC
Built 1957 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 6,250
SR1503
FairOver: BALD CREEK
0.1 MI. W. JCT. SR1505, Haywood, NC
Built 2015 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 500
NC209
FairOver: CRABTREE CREEK
.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1503, Haywood, NC
Built 1984 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,300
I-40 EBL
FairOver: PIGEON RIVER
.1 MI.E.JCT.NC209, Haywood, NC
Built 1974 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 13,000
SR1513
FairOver: CLEAR CREEK
0.5 MI.E.JCT.SR1503, Henderson, NC
Built 1939 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,500
US25
FairOver: MUD CREEK
.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1417, Henderson, NC
Built 2005 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 31,000
SR1919
FairOver: CAMP CREEK
1.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1832, Henderson, NC
Built 1961 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 110
SR1570
FairOver: SOUTH YADKIN RIVER
1.8 MI. S. JCT. SR1575, Iredell, NC
Built 1967 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 480
I-40 WBL
FairOver: FIFTH CREEK
0.3 MI. W. JCT. US 64, Iredell, NC
Built 1969 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 16,000
SR1145
FairOver: MILL CREEK
.2 MI.E.JCT.SR1153, Jackson, NC
Built 1962 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 200
NC116
FairOver: TUCKASEGEE RIVER
50' N.JCT.SR1340, Jackson, NC
Built 1984 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 5,800
US701
FairOver: MILL CREEK
0.4 MI S. JCT SR1132, Johnston, NC
Built 1957 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 4,200
US70 WBL
FairOver: SOUTHERN RAILWAY
0.3 MI E JCT US70A, Johnston, NC
Built 1969 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 11,500
SR1908
FairOver: NEUSE RIVER
1.0 MI S JCT SR1003, Johnston, NC
Built 1991 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 4,900
SR1303
FairOver: POCKET CREEK
0.5 MI. E. JCT. SR1303, Lee, NC
Built 1950 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,100
SR1560
FairOver: SEABOARD COASTLIN
0.6 MI. W. JCT. SR1415, Lee, NC
Built 1966 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 6,700
NC55
FairOver: MOSELY CREEK
5.6 MI E. JCT NC11, Lenoir, NC
Built 1966 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 850
SR1303
FairOver: JONES CREEK
10' N.JCT.SR1308, Macon, NC
Built 1983 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 270
SR1155
FairOver: ANDERSON BRANCH
1.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1151, Madison, NC
Built 1965 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 160
SR1760
FairOver: MUDDY CREEK
1.0 MI.S.JCT.SR1750, McDowell, NC
Built 1999 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,200
SR1501
FairOver: CATAWBA RIVER
.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1550, McDowell, NC
Built 1979 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 700
NC80
FairOver: BUCK CREEK
.4 MI.N.JCT.SR1437, McDowell, NC
Built 1978 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 850
SR1568
FairOver: HONEYCUTT CREEK
1.8 MI.N.JCT.US221, McDowell, NC
Built 1962 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 220
WESTINGHOUSE BLVD.
FairOver: NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR
200'W.JCT.S.BLVD, Mecklenburg, NC
Built 1991 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 20,000
KINGS DRIVE
FairOver: C.P.C.C.PARKING LOT
0.1 MI.W.JCT.7TH STREET, Mecklenburg, NC
Built 1976 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 19,500
COMMONWEALTH AVE.
FairOver: BRIAR CREEK
200' E.JCT.MORNINGSIDE DR, Mecklenburg, NC
Built 1960 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 12,800
MILTON ROAD
FairOver: BRIAR CREEK TRIBUTARY
300 FT N BELLE PLANE DR., Mecklenburg, NC
Built 1998 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 12,500
I485 WBL
FairOver: LONG CREEK
0.8 MI. W. JCT. SR2113, Mecklenburg, NC
Built 2008 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 42,250
SR1349
FairOver: PIGEON ROOST CREEK
.35 MI.N.JCT.SR1319, Mitchell, NC
Built 1959 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 150
SR1005
FairOver: LITTLE RIVER
0.3 MI. S. JCT. SR1578, Montgomery, NC
Built 1971 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 1,300
NC24 & NC27
FairOver: DRY CREEK
0.6 MI. E. JCT. SR1276, Moore, NC
Built 1921 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 4,000
SR1402
FairOver: NEW RIVER
0.4 MI.E.JCT.US17, Onslow, NC
Built 1988 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 4,000
SR1300
FairOver: BR. OF LITTLE RIVER
0.1 MI N JCT SR1374, Pasquotank, NC
Built 1996 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 300
NC11&53
FairOver: BLACK RIVER OVERFLOW
1.5 MI S. OF JCT SR1100, Pender, NC
Built 1969 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,300
SR1336
FairOver: NORFOLK & WEST RAILWAY
50' S. JCT. SR1316, Person, NC
Built 1964 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,700
NC42
FairOver: DEEP RIVER
0.3 MI. W. JCT. NC22, Randolph, NC
Built 1981 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,200
US421 SBL
FairOver: SANDY CREEK
3.8 MI. N. JCT. NC49, Randolph, NC
Built 1973 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 9,500
GREENVALE ROAD
FairOver: HASKETTS CREEK
0.3 MI.W.FAYETTEVILLE ST., Randolph, NC
Built 1972 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 500
NC130BUS
FairOver: OLD FIELD SWAMP
0.1 MI.W. OF JCT.SR2300, Robeson, NC
Built 1975 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,700
SR1600
FairOver: LUMBER RIVER
0.01 MI. W. OF SR1536, Robeson, NC
Built 1956 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 10,000
US74W.BYP
FairOver: CSX R/R
0.6 MI NW JCT US74BUS, Robeson, NC
Built 1982 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 8,750
SR2337
FairOver: SECOND CREEK
0.7 MI. S. JCT. SR2335, Rowan, NC
Built 1980 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 970
SR1585
FairOver: S.C.L. R.R.
.2 MI.N.JCT.US74B, Rutherford, NC
Built 1971 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 2,200
US221A
FairOver: TRAIL
.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1901, Rutherford, NC
Built 1957 Load: 35.3 t ADT: 9,100
Showing 7,251-7,300 of 18,901 bridges
Data sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI), latest released cycle. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges Editorial.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI). A "structurally deficient" rating is a repair-priority signal, not a closure or unsafe-to-cross designation. Consult a qualified civil engineer before making decisions based on this data.
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