Poor Condition Bridges in North Carolina
1,382 bridges rated Poor condition in North Carolina. FHWA National Bridge Inventory.
Bridges Rated Poor Condition
A bridge is rated Poor when one or more of its major components (deck, superstructure, or substructure) has a condition rating of 4 or below on the FHWA 0–9 scale. Poor condition does not mean imminent danger of collapse, but indicates significant deterioration requiring priority maintenance or replacement. There are 1,382 such bridges in North Carolina.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | ADT | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TAYLOR CREEK | North Carolina | 1951 | 550 | 7.9 m | |
| BIG PINE CREEK | North Carolina | 1951 | 550 | 9.4 m | |
| PUNCHEON FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1990 | 550 | 24.9 m | |
| LOGAN CREEK | North Carolina | 1968 | 550 | 15.5 m | |
| BRUSHY FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1958 | 550 | 9.4 m | |
| NAHUNGA SWAMP | North Carolina | 1953 | 550 | 16.1 m | |
| SILLS CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 550 | 27.7 m | |
| MARTIN SWAMP | North Carolina | 1990 | 550 | 10.0 m | |
| COVE CREEK | North Carolina | 1981 | 550 | 23.7 m | |
| PIGEON RIVER | North Carolina | 1966 | 550 | 149.3 m | |
| HICKORY KNOLL CREEK | North Carolina | 1978 | 550 | 10.0 m | |
| NC14 NC87 | North Carolina | 1966 | 550 | 41.7 m | |
| FISHER CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 540 | 7.9 m | |
| CANAL | North Carolina | 2002 | 520 | 7.0 m | |
| CLEGHORN CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 520 | 32.0 m | |
| CORDUROY SWAMP | North Carolina | 1953 | 500 | 9.4 m | |
| NORTH FORK NEW RIVER | North Carolina | 1981 | 500 | 43.2 m | |
| HELTON CREEK | North Carolina | 1981 | 500 | 74.6 m | |
| NORTH FORK NEW RIVER | North Carolina | 1977 | 500 | 101.1 m | |
| NORTH PACOLET RIVER | North Carolina | 1959 | 500 | 21.0 m | |
| BIG LAUREL CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 500 | 15.8 m | |
| THREE TOP CREEK | North Carolina | 1978 | 500 | 23.1 m | |
| SHAWNEEHAW CREEK | North Carolina | 2010 | 500 | 8.2 m | |
| SPRING CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 500 | 10.6 m | |
| DUTCH CREEK | North Carolina | 1979 | 500 | 14.0 m | |
| HOWARD CREEK | North Carolina | 1976 | 500 | 22.8 m | |
| HORTON BRANCH | North Carolina | 1985 | 500 | 8.8 m | |
| ZACKS FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1950 | 500 | 7.9 m | |
| ARENEUSE CREEK | North Carolina | 1989 | 500 | 6.4 m | |
| N. FORK MOUNTAIN CREEK | North Carolina | 1973 | 500 | 27.7 m | |
| UT TO NORTH PACOLET RIVE | North Carolina | 1974 | 500 | 9.4 m | |
| MILL CREEK | North Carolina | 1975 | 500 | 7.9 m | |
| PLUMMER CREEK | North Carolina | 1975 | 500 | 7.7 m | |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR. | North Carolina | 1936 | 500 | 17.9 m | |
| BLACKWOOD CREEK | North Carolina | 1985 | 500 | 27.7 m | |
| UT TO LONG CREEK | North Carolina | 1955 | 500 | 11.2 m | |
| GREEN MILL RUN | North Carolina | 1950 | 500 | 9.7 m | |
| ALAMANCE CREEK | North Carolina | 1985 | 500 | 75.8 m | |
| LINER CREEK | North Carolina | 1959 | 500 | 7.9 m | |
| COVE CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 500 | 9.4 m | |
| SCOTT CREEK | North Carolina | 1971 | 500 | 27.7 m | |
| SCOTT CREEK | North Carolina | 1926 | 500 | 15.8 m | |
| UT TO PALMETTO SWP. | North Carolina | 1970 | 480 | 6.7 m | |
| BIG CRABTREE CREEK | North Carolina | 1983 | 480 | 12.4 m | |
| NORTH FORK MILLS RIVER | North Carolina | 1973 | 470 | 32.3 m | |
| SAVANNAH CREEK | North Carolina | 1971 | 470 | 14.3 m | |
| RUSSELLS CREEK | North Carolina | 1983 | 460 | 12.4 m | |
| ELKIN CREEK | North Carolina | 1984 | 460 | 36.8 m | |
| TABBS CREEK | North Carolina | 1955 | 460 | 21.6 m | |
| ELK CREEK | North Carolina | 1969 | 450 | 33.8 m |
About Poor Condition Bridge Ratings
FHWA rates bridge components on a 0–9 scale. A rating of 4 or below on any major component (deck, superstructure, substructure) classifies the bridge as Poor condition. The bridge remains open to traffic but requires priority attention. Bridges rated 0–2 are immediately closed.