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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.S. ROUTE 421 | North Carolina | 2001 | 2,300 | 81.5 m | |
| LAUREL FORK | North Carolina | 1939 | 2,300 | 166.5 m | |
| ASH CAMP CREEK | North Carolina | 1989 | 2,300 | 13.1 m | |
| BRANCH OF ELISHA CREEK | North Carolina | 1985 | 2,300 | 13.7 m | |
| MUDDY FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1974 | 2,200 | 27.7 m | |
| OLD FIELD BRANCH | North Carolina | 1978 | 2,200 | 8.2 m | |
| MINE FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1947 | 2,200 | 6.7 m | |
| SOUTHERN RR | North Carolina | 1976 | 2,200 | 46.0 m | |
| BALD CREEK | North Carolina | 1940 | 2,200 | 12.4 m | |
| PUNGO RIVER | North Carolina | 1956 | 2,200 | 181.3 m | |
| BR. OF NEUSE RIVER | North Carolina | 1980 | 2,200 | 6.4 m | |
| REDDICKS CREEK | North Carolina | 1929 | 2,200 | 9.7 m | |
| UT TO FIRST BROAD RIVER | North Carolina | 1971 | 2,200 | 32.3 m | |
| PUZZLE CREEK | North Carolina | 1967 | 2,200 | 36.8 m | |
| FIRST BROAD RIVER | North Carolina | 1955 | 2,200 | 91.4 m | |
| NORTH TOE RIVER | North Carolina | 1970 | 2,200 | 99.0 m | |
| DUTCHMANS BRANCH | North Carolina | 1985 | 2,200 | 11.5 m | |
| COWEE CREEK | North Carolina | 1921 | 2,100 | 19.8 m | |
| LOWER LITTLE RIVER | North Carolina | 1968 | 2,100 | 60.9 m | |
| FLAT RIVER CRK | North Carolina | 1951 | 2,100 | 7.3 m | |
| NEW LIGHT CREEK | North Carolina | 1961 | 2,100 | 18.5 m | |
| CREEK | North Carolina | 1983 | 2,100 | 7.0 m | |
| UPPER LAUREL FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1968 | 2,000 | 9.4 m | |
| LANES CREEK | North Carolina | 1948 | 2,000 | 73.1 m | |
| FIFTH CREEK | North Carolina | 1951 | 2,000 | 15.5 m | |
| STREAM | North Carolina | 1950 | 2,000 | 7.3 m | |
| US220 US311 | North Carolina | 1960 | 2,000 | 59.4 m | |
| FLAT CREEK | North Carolina | 1959 | 2,000 | 8.2 m | |
| BIG LAUREL CREEK | North Carolina | 1938 | 2,000 | 9.7 m | |
| HEMPHILL CREEK | North Carolina | 1961 | 2,000 | 12.4 m | |
| SOUTHERN RAILROAD | North Carolina | 1963 | 2,000 | 33.5 m | |
| WARRIOR CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 2,000 | 134.4 m | |
| US29 US70 US220 | North Carolina | 1953 | 2,000 | 54.2 m | |
| CROOKED CREEK | North Carolina | 1953 | 2,000 | 7.9 m | |
| BRUSHY FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1958 | 1,950 | 48.7 m | |
| BRUSHY FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1948 | 1,950 | 48.7 m | |
| STEWARTS CREEK | North Carolina | 1964 | 1,900 | 46.0 m | |
| DILLINGHAM CREEK | North Carolina | 2006 | 1,900 | 42.6 m | |
| CANOE CREEK | North Carolina | 1971 | 1,900 | 29.2 m | |
| NORFOLK SOUTHERN RAILWAY | North Carolina | 1971 | 1,900 | 33.8 m | |
| BAT FORK CREEK | North Carolina | 1961 | 1,900 | 18.5 m | |
| CHUNKY PIPE CREEK | North Carolina | 1980 | 1,900 | 14.0 m | |
| BUFFALO CREEK | North Carolina | 1960 | 1,900 | 7.6 m | |
| SANDY CREEK | North Carolina | 1986 | 1,900 | 42.3 m | |
| MILL CREEK | North Carolina | 1983 | 1,800 | 9.1 m | |
| MURROW BLVD. | North Carolina | 1967 | 1,800 | 50.5 m | |
| I95 | North Carolina | 1956 | 1,800 | 53.3 m | |
| GROVE CREEK | North Carolina | 1952 | 1,800 | 26.2 m | |
| TRIB OF TAR RIVER | North Carolina | 1983 | 1,800 | 12.1 m | |
| US421 | North Carolina | 1958 | 1,800 | 89.0 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.