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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MILL CREEK | North Carolina | 1989 | 300 | 12.4 m | |
| ROSS SWAMP | North Carolina | 1962 | 300 | 7.0 m | |
| BEAVER CREEK | North Carolina | 1921 | 300 | 12.8 m | |
| TRIB. OF MOCCASIN CR. | North Carolina | 1995 | 290 | 7.0 m | |
| NORRIS FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1966 | 290 | 12.4 m | |
| SNOW CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 290 | 12.4 m | |
| COWEE CREEK | North Carolina | 1961 | 290 | 7.9 m | |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RR | North Carolina | 1936 | 289 | 29.2 m | |
| LITTLE BUFFALO CREEK | North Carolina | 1976 | 280 | 8.5 m | |
| NORTH FORK IVY CREEK | North Carolina | 1971 | 280 | 12.4 m | |
| ROAN CREEK | North Carolina | 1958 | 270 | 9.4 m | |
| BR. OF BIG ALAMANCE CK. | North Carolina | 1956 | 270 | 7.9 m | |
| DUTCH COVE CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 270 | 9.4 m | |
| WHITE CREEK | North Carolina | 1995 | 260 | 8.2 m | |
| CYPRESS SWAMP | North Carolina | 1994 | 260 | 8.2 m | |
| GRASSY CREEK | North Carolina | 1975 | 260 | 9.4 m | |
| BOYLSTON CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 260 | 9.1 m | |
| ENO RIVER | North Carolina | 1958 | 260 | 36.8 m | |
| LITTLE BEAVER CREEK | North Carolina | 1981 | 250 | 8.5 m | |
| LITTLE HORSE CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 250 | 7.9 m | |
| CANE CREEK | North Carolina | 1975 | 250 | 27.4 m | |
| BIG LAUREL CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 250 | 9.4 m | |
| LITTLE CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 250 | 9.4 m | |
| BIG HARRIS CREEK | North Carolina | 1966 | 250 | 27.7 m | |
| SHOAL CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 250 | 7.0 m | |
| EAST PRONG SLOCUM CRK. | North Carolina | 1983 | 250 | 6.7 m | |
| BEAR SWAMP | North Carolina | 1966 | 250 | 15.8 m | |
| WEST PRONG MORAVIAN CREE | North Carolina | 1967 | 250 | 14.0 m | |
| ALAMANCE CREEK | North Carolina | 1959 | 250 | 23.7 m | |
| LITTLE RIVER | North Carolina | 1957 | 250 | 12.4 m | |
| FINES CREEK | North Carolina | 1967 | 250 | 18.8 m | |
| CUTAWHISKIE SWAMP | North Carolina | 1955 | 250 | 17.6 m | |
| OYSTER CREEK | North Carolina | 1996 | 250 | 7.9 m | |
| CANAL OFF OYSTER CR. | North Carolina | 1994 | 250 | 7.9 m | |
| GRAYS CREEK | North Carolina | 1964 | 250 | 12.4 m | |
| WEST PRONG MORAVIAN CREE | North Carolina | 1967 | 250 | 12.4 m | |
| LAUREL CREEK | North Carolina | 1965 | 250 | 17.3 m | |
| ROARING FORK | North Carolina | 1951 | 250 | 9.7 m | |
| SHUT IN CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 250 | 14.3 m | |
| SMITHWICK CREEK | North Carolina | 1989 | 250 | 18.8 m | |
| GRASSY CREEK | North Carolina | 1981 | 250 | 12.8 m | |
| BIG CRABTREE CREEK | North Carolina | 1952 | 250 | 27.7 m | |
| E.FORK BIG CRABTREE CR | North Carolina | 1979 | 250 | 12.4 m | |
| EAST FORK BIG CRABTREE C | North Carolina | 1964 | 250 | 7.9 m | |
| MEAT CAMP CREEK | North Carolina | 1959 | 250 | 7.0 m | |
| NORTH PACOLET RIVER | North Carolina | 1969 | 250 | 39.9 m | |
| LITTLE WHITE OAK CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 250 | 14.3 m | |
| WHITEOAK CREEK | North Carolina | 1970 | 250 | 46.3 m | |
| VAUGHN CREEK | North Carolina | 1968 | 250 | 32.3 m | |
| ROCKY RIVER | North Carolina | 1991 | 250 | 13.1 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.