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.