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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

Total Bridges

18,901

Public highway bridges in North Carolina

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)

North Carolina35.83408285275912%41.415798105920324%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
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
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,396

55

Wisconsin

6.13% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,851
Selected

37

North Carolina

6.16% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$18,901

15

Hawaii

6.47% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$1,206

30

Montana

6.70% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$5,122

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 Deficient

Over: WEST FORK PIGEON RIVER

100 FT.E.JCT.NC215, Haywood, NC

Built 1920 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 30

TSALI ENOLA ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: SOCO CREEK

TSALI ENOLA ROAD, Swain, NC

Built 1960 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 10

HORNBUCKLE CREEKRD

Poor

Over: HORNBUCKLE CREEK

389 HORNBUCKLE CREEK ROAD, Swain, NC

Built 1950 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 5

SR1630

Poor

Over: KIT CREEK

1.8MI.N.JCT.NC55, Wake, NC

Built 1975 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 12,500

SR1340

Poor

Over: NORTH FORK NEW RIVER

.1 MI.N.JCT.NC88, Ashe, NC

Built 1977 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 500

SR1323

Poor

Over: CANAL

0.05 MI.N.JCT.1300, Tyrrell, NC

Built 1961 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 650

All Bridges in North Carolina

HOLCOMB BLVD NB

Fair

Over: WALLACE CREEK

4.0 KM SOUTH OF NC 24, Onslow, NC

Built 1996 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 4,000

HOLCOMB BLVD SB

Fair

Over: WALLACE CREEK

4.0 KM SOUTH OF NC 24, Onslow, NC

Built 1996 Load: 78.3 t ADT: 4,000

SR1303

Fair

Over: WHITE CREEK

0.3 MI. N. JCT. SR1304, Alexander, NC

Built 1995 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 260

SR1821

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK JONES CREEK

0.6 MI. S. JCT. SR1811, Anson, NC

Built 1981 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 960

SR1340

Fair

Over: MILL CREEK

2 MI.S.JCT.SR1331, Ashe, NC

Built 1988 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 500

SR1232

Fair

Over: CANE CREEK

.6 MI.E.JCT.SR1246, McDowell, NC

Built 1992 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 200

I485

Fair

Over: BACK CREEK

0.6 MI. S. JCT. NC49, Mecklenburg, NC

Built 2003 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 52,000

SR1524

Fair

Over: FLAT ROCK BRANCH

0.2 MI. E. OF SR1532, Nash, NC

Built 1999 Load: 78.9 t ADT: 2,000

SR1515

Fair

Over: BRANCH OF BAKERS CREEK

0.3 MI. N. JCT. SR1512, Catawba, NC

Built 1990 Load: 79.8 t ADT: 2,100

SR1255

Fair

Over: UT TO CATAWBA CREEK

0.8 MI. E. JCT. US321, Gaston, NC

Built 1997 Load: 79.8 t ADT: 14,000

SR1109

Fair

Over: JOE CREEK

0.3 MI.E.JCT.SR1287, Henderson, NC

Built 1958 Load: 79.8 t ADT: 60

STATE STREET

Fair

Over: STEWART CREEK

275 FT. E. JCT. GESCO ST., Mecklenburg, NC

Built 1955 Load: 79.8 t ADT: 3,400

I485

Fair

Over: NORTH FORK CROOKED CREEK

0.1 MI. N. JCT. SR3177, Mecklenburg, NC

Built 1997 Load: 79.8 t ADT: 56,500

US321

Fair

Over: EAST FORK COVE CREEK

100 FT. S. JCT. SR1149, Watauga, NC

Built 1950 Load: 79.8 t ADT: 4,300

NC105

Fair

Over: LAUREL FORK CREEK

.3 MI.S.JCT.SR1107, Watauga, NC

Built 1956 Load: 79.8 t ADT: 19,000

SR1139

Fair

Over: ELLIS CREEK

0.1 MI. S. JCT. SR1140, Davidson, NC

Built 1978 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 520

SR2531

Fair

Over: CABIN CREEK

2.0 MI. W. JCT. NC109, Davidson, NC

Built 2018 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 230

SR1518

Fair

Over: ALLEN BRANCH

.5 MI.S.JCT.SR1513, Henderson, NC

Built 1995 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 2,900

SR1526

Fair

Over: CREEK

0.6 MI.N.JCT.SR1010, Johnston, NC

Built 1997 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 2,500

SR1001

Fair

Over: CR. OFF LITTLE SAPONY

AT JCT. SR1145, Nash, NC

Built 1962 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 1,800

SR1411

Fair

Over: L. NORTHEAST CREEK

1.4 MI E. OF JCT SR1410, Onslow, NC

Built 1990 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 2,500

SR2149

Fair

Over: HASKETTS CREEK

0.5 MI. N. JCT. SR2261, Randolph, NC

Built 1960 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 3,700

SR1153

Fair

Over: GRASSY CREEK

150 FT.E.JCT.SR1157, Surry, NC

Built 1985 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 1,500

SR1232

Fair

Over: FOREST GROVE CREEK

100 FT.E.JCT.SR1201, Watauga, NC

Built 1996 Load: 80.7 t ADT: 30

SR1310

Fair

Over: TRIVETT BRANCH

1.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1312, Avery, NC

Built 1997 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 300

SR3432

Fair

Over: POND BRANCH

.01 MI.E.JCT.SR3431, Buncombe, NC

Built 1995 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 100

BENT CREEK ROAD

Fair

Over: BENT CREEK

.2 MI.E.JCT.ROCKY COVE RD, Buncombe, NC

Built 1960 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 1,000

BENT CREEK ROAD

Fair

Over: BENT CREEK

50 FT.W.JCT.ROCKY COVE RD, Buncombe, NC

Built 1960 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 1,000

SR1866

Fair

Over: ALLEN CREEK

0.3 MI. S. JCT. SR1874, Catawba, NC

Built 1992 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 350

SR1802

Fair

Over: CREEK OFF FALLS LAKE

0.1 MI.S. OF JCT.SR1637, Durham, NC

Built 1997 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 270

SR1134

Fair

Over: CEDAR CREEK

0.9 MI S JCT SR1220, Franklin, NC

Built 1991 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 140

SR1205

Fair

Over: GASH CREEK

.01 MI.N.JCT.SR1209, Henderson, NC

Built 1991 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 1,700

SR1139

Fair

Over: BLUEWATER BRANCH

1.2 MI. N. JCT. NC461, Hertford, NC

Built 1997 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 50

SR1914

Fair

Over: JACK CREEK

0.4 MI. W. JCT. US21, Iredell, NC

Built 1996 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 210

US23,441

Fair

Over: SAVANNAH CREEK

0.2 MI.S.JCT.SR1320, Jackson, NC

Built 1987 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 19,000

SR1421

Fair

Over: SOCO CREEK

50' W.JCT.US441, Jackson, NC

Built 1987 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 1,100

US421

Fair

Over: S.PRONG LEWIS FORK CREEK

.4 MI.S.JCT.SR1171, Wilkes, NC

Built 1981 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 8,700

NC42

Fair

Over: TOISNOT SWAMP

0.6 MI. E. JCT. NC58, Wilson, NC

Built 1924 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 10,500

SR1134

Fair

Over: UT TO SOUTH DEEP CREEK

.1 MI.N.JCT.SR1141, Yadkin, NC

Built 2001 Load: 81.6 t ADT: 1,600

SR1304

Fair

Over: WHITE CREEK

20 FT.E.JCT.SR1303, Alexander, NC

Built 2018 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 330

SR1620

Fair

Over: MORGAN SWAMP

0.5 MI. W. JCT. SR1615, Craven, NC

Built 1985 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 210

SR1801

Fair

Over: MUDDY CREEK

0.4 MI.S. OF JCT.NC111, Duplin, NC

Built 1982 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 500

SR1953

Fair

Over: STOCKING HEAD CK. OVERFL

2.2 MI. N. JCT. NC 50, Duplin, NC

Built 1988 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 850

SR1365

Fair

Over: OTTER CREEK

30 FT.W.JCT.SR1407, Macon, NC

Built 1995 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 160

SR1524

Fair

Over: LICK CREEK

0.2 MI. E. JCT. NC157, Orange, NC

Built 1998 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 350

SR1972

Fair

Over: UT TO FOURTH CREEK

0.6 MI. N. JCT. SR1003, Rowan, NC

Built 1989 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 180

SR1932

Fair

Over: ROWAN BRANCH

0.4 MI. E. JCT. SR1934, Sampson, NC

Built 1999 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 2,000

ANGEL FALLS ROAD

Fair

Over: TRIBUTARY CREEK

.06 MI N. DUNARD STREET, Wake, NC

Built 2018 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 101

SR1349

Fair

Over: PURLEAR CREEK

.1 MI.E.JCT.SR1317, Wilkes, NC

Built 1995 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 140

SR1332

Fair

Over: TOISNOT SWAMP

0.5 MI. E. JCT. NC58, Wilson, NC

Built 1995 Load: 82.5 t ADT: 12,000

Showing 9,801-9,850 of 18,901 bridges

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