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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| RIPSHIN BRANCH | North Carolina | 1961 | 30 | 7.9 m | |
| RIPSHIN BRANCH | North Carolina | 1963 | 30 | 7.9 m | |
| RIPSHIN BRANCH | North Carolina | 1962 | 30 | 7.9 m | |
| S.FORK NEW RIVER | North Carolina | 1962 | 30 | 28.0 m | |
| WEST FORK PIGEON RIVER | North Carolina | 1920 | 30 | 33.8 m | |
| YOUNCE CREEK | North Carolina | 1965 | 30 | 7.9 m | |
| WOLF LAUREL BRANCH CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 30 | 6.7 m | |
| WOLF LAUREL CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 30 | 7.6 m | |
| WOLF LAUREL BRANCH | North Carolina | 1960 | 30 | 7.6 m | |
| KEITH BRANCH | North Carolina | 1986 | 30 | 9.7 m | |
| MILL CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 30 | 7.9 m | |
| NORTH FORK FLAT CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 30 | 7.9 m | |
| CANE RIVER | North Carolina | 1977 | 30 | 60.9 m | |
| PATSY CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 30 | 9.4 m | |
| NEWBERRY CREEK | North Carolina | 1953 | 30 | 7.6 m | |
| UT TO MULBERRY CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 25 | 7.9 m | |
| NEALS CR. | North Carolina | 1954 | 25 | 9.3 m | |
| ROCKY CREEK | North Carolina | 1961 | 20 | 12.4 m | |
| LITTLE HELTON CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 20 | 9.4 m | |
| WILSON CREEK | North Carolina | 1973 | 20 | 14.3 m | |
| HANGING DOG CREEK | North Carolina | 1964 | 20 | 17.0 m | |
| BIG TUNI CREEK | North Carolina | 1964 | 20 | 12.4 m | |
| SCOTT CREEK | North Carolina | 1961 | 20 | 9.7 m | |
| BURNINGTOWN CREEK | North Carolina | 1971 | 20 | 24.9 m | |
| JONES CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 20 | 10.9 m | |
| TELLICO CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 20 | 11.8 m | |
| BIG LAUREL CREEK | North Carolina | 1957 | 20 | 14.0 m | |
| CANE CREEK | North Carolina | 1978 | 20 | 21.6 m | |
| BEAVERDAM CREEK | North Carolina | 1983 | 20 | 6.4 m | |
| ALARKA CREEK | North Carolina | 1979 | 20 | 23.4 m | |
| BIG CREEK | North Carolina | 2018 | 20 | 9.7 m | |
| SOUTH TOE RIVER | North Carolina | 1950 | 20 | 20.4 m | |
| SAM SHERRILL ROAD | North Carolina | 1950 | 15 | 9.8 m | |
| SOCO CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 10 | 15.5 m | |
| WATERFALLS CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 10 | 7.9 m | |
| OBIDS CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 10 | 9.4 m | |
| LOWER CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 10 | 10.9 m | |
| SHULER CREEK | North Carolina | 1964 | 10 | 12.4 m | |
| HICKORY CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 10 | 7.9 m | |
| WHITEOAK CREEK | North Carolina | 1963 | 10 | 24.3 m | |
| PURLEAR CREEK | North Carolina | 1962 | 10 | 7.9 m | |
| COURTHOUSE CREEK | North Carolina | 1939 | 10 | 8.7 m | |
| ROCKFISH CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 10 | 10.7 m | |
| ROCKFISH CREEK | North Carolina | 1970 | 10 | 10.9 m | |
| MALANA TRAIL | North Carolina | 1975 | 5 | 9.1 m | |
| HORNBUCKLE CREEK | North Carolina | 1950 | 5 | 12.2 m | |
| WHIPPING CREEK | North Carolina | 1965 | 5 | 12.5 m | |
| OVERHILLS LAKE | North Carolina | 1960 | 2 | 12.2 m | |
| DEEP CREEK | North Carolina | 1970 | 2 | 10.7 m | |
| JUMPING RUN CREEK | North Carolina | 1970 | 2 | 7.3 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.