Bertie County Bridge Report Card
Bertie County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bertie County, North Carolina
Bertie County has 95 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.4% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,230 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bertie County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 95 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 17,230 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 | 8.4% | 16.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.4% of measured traffic | 5.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 234,130 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 | 8.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 17,230 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bertie County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc11 Nc42 over Cashie River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,600 | 1971 |
| Us13s Us17s over Roanoke River Overflow | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,750 | 1940 |
| Nc45 Nc308 over Roanoke;middle;cashie Ri | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1968 |
| Sr1312 over Barbecue Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1985 |
| Sr1314 over Cypress Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 260 | 1994 |
| Sr1246 over Eason Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1977 |
| Sr1246 over Eason Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1977 |
| Sr1356 over Eastmost Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1990 |
| Us13n Us17n over Roanoke River Over | High traffic | Fair | 11,500 | 1968 |
| Us13 17 N over Roanoke River Over. | High traffic | Fair | 11,500 | 1968 |
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.