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.