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.