Anson County Bridge Report Card
Anson County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Anson County, North Carolina
Anson County has 168 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.2% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,010 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Anson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 168 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,010 daily vehicle crossings. Poor condition does not mean unsafe; bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.
How the Score Breaks Down
| Factor | Weight | County Value | Penalty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Poor-condition bridge share | 40 | 4.2% | 8.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.9% of measured traffic | 2.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 348,805 measured daily crossings | 0.0 |
Score = 100 minus weighted penalties. The score is a comparative research signal, not an official safety rating. Read the full methodology.
County Comparisons
| County Poor-Condition Share | 4.2% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,010 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Anson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us52 over South Fork Jones Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,500 | 1954 |
| Nc742 over Lanes Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1948 |
| Nc742 over Richardson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1953 |
| Sr1240 over Us74 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 750 | 1969 |
| Old Lilesville over Moss Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 700 | 1975 |
| Sr1422 over S. C. L. R.r. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 360 | 1970 |
| Sr1812 over Jones Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1955 |
| Us52 Us74 over Brush Fork | High traffic | Fair | 39,000 | 1925 |
| Us74 over Relief | High traffic | Fair | 29,000 | 1979 |
| Us74 over Derita Creek | High traffic | Good | 23,500 | 1960 |
Important safety note
Poor condition does not mean a bridge is unsafe. It means at least one major component has significant deterioration and the bridge is a priority for maintenance, repair, or replacement. Bridges judged unsafe are closed or restricted by transportation agencies.