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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| REEDY CREEK | North Carolina | 1970 | 400 | 32.3 m | |
| I-L CREEK | North Carolina | 1959 | 400 | 7.9 m | |
| SECOND CREEK | North Carolina | 1982 | 400 | 14.3 m | |
| FLAT SHOAL CREEK | North Carolina | 1968 | 400 | 41.4 m | |
| SOUTH FORK HOPPERS CREEK | North Carolina | 1972 | 400 | 7.9 m | |
| PUMPKIN RUN | North Carolina | 1961 | 400 | 7.9 m | |
| BIG HORSE CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 400 | 21.6 m | |
| FRIEZELAND CREEK | North Carolina | 1977 | 400 | 14.9 m | |
| FRIEZELAND CREEK | North Carolina | 1977 | 400 | 14.9 m | |
| BALD MOUNTAIN CREEK | North Carolina | 1951 | 400 | 7.9 m | |
| BIG LAUREL CREEK | North Carolina | 1951 | 400 | 24.9 m | |
| SPILLCORN CREEK | North Carolina | 1951 | 400 | 11.2 m | |
| WATAUGA RIVER | North Carolina | 2005 | 400 | 32.9 m | |
| BAGWELL BRANCH | North Carolina | 1965 | 400 | 7.9 m | |
| S.C.L. RR | North Carolina | 1911 | 400 | 45.7 m | |
| SWANNANOA RIVER | North Carolina | 1975 | 390 | 61.5 m | |
| ROCKY RIVER | North Carolina | 1921 | 390 | 110.0 m | |
| REEDY CREEK | North Carolina | 1990 | 390 | 13.1 m | |
| UT TO W. FORK SANDY RUN | North Carolina | 1963 | 390 | 12.4 m | |
| ADKINS BRANCH | North Carolina | 1971 | 380 | 18.2 m | |
| MILL CREEK | North Carolina | 1976 | 380 | 30.7 m | |
| ALARKA CREEK | North Carolina | 1969 | 380 | 14.9 m | |
| ALARKA CREEK | North Carolina | 1961 | 380 | 10.9 m | |
| HOSKIN FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1993 | 370 | 17.3 m | |
| ELK CREEK | North Carolina | 1974 | 370 | 24.6 m | |
| TAYLORS CREEK | North Carolina | 1977 | 370 | 24.6 m | |
| ELK CREEK | North Carolina | 1975 | 370 | 27.4 m | |
| WATER BRANCH | North Carolina | 1976 | 370 | 12.4 m | |
| S. C. L. R.R. | North Carolina | 1970 | 360 | 36.8 m | |
| BRANCH OF LITTLE CREEK | North Carolina | 1971 | 360 | 9.4 m | |
| THIRD CREEK | North Carolina | 1923 | 360 | 43.2 m | |
| E PRONGLOWER LITTLE RVR | North Carolina | 1966 | 350 | 13.7 m | |
| ROAN CREEK | North Carolina | 1985 | 350 | 15.5 m | |
| TRIB. OF WHITE SWAMP | North Carolina | 1952 | 350 | 10.0 m | |
| HINTON CREEK | North Carolina | 1975 | 350 | 32.3 m | |
| WARRIOR CREEK | North Carolina | 1958 | 350 | 12.4 m | |
| FRENCH BROAD RIVER | North Carolina | 1957 | 350 | 36.8 m | |
| SWIFT CREEK | North Carolina | 1973 | 350 | 38.4 m | |
| MIDDLE FORK FRENCH BR.RV | North Carolina | 1961 | 350 | 12.4 m | |
| LITTLE ALAMANCE CREEK | North Carolina | 1958 | 350 | 25.6 m | |
| N.FORK FRENCH BROAD RIVE | North Carolina | 1958 | 350 | 50.2 m | |
| TUCKERS CREEK | North Carolina | 1979 | 350 | 27.4 m | |
| NORTH MUDDY CREEK | North Carolina | 1953 | 350 | 37.7 m | |
| NORTH FORK CATAWBA RIVER | North Carolina | 1971 | 350 | 49.0 m | |
| NORTH FORK CATAWBA RIVER | North Carolina | 1972 | 350 | 36.8 m | |
| CHANDLER CREEK | North Carolina | 1972 | 350 | 8.2 m | |
| BIG ROCK CREEK | North Carolina | 1968 | 350 | 28.0 m | |
| WATAUGA RIVER | North Carolina | 1965 | 350 | 18.8 m | |
| BEANS CREEK | North Carolina | 1958 | 350 | 9.7 m | |
| RIGHT FORK BEANS CREEK | North Carolina | 1989 | 350 | 10.6 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.