Burke County Bridge Report Card
Burke County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Burke County, North Carolina
Burke County has 233 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.0% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70,350 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Burke County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 233 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 70,350 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 | 6.0% | 12.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 6.9% of measured traffic | 5.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,025,256 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 | 6.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 70,350 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Burke County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us64 70 over Southern Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,000 | 1955 |
| I-40 Ebl over Silver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 17,500 | 1956 |
| Us64 Nc18 over Johns River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,500 | 1934 |
| Us70 over Southern Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,600 | 1940 |
| Sr1002 over I-40 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,100 | 1956 |
| Sr1147 over Catawba River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,600 | 1959 |
| Sr1002 over Henry Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1959 |
| Sr1284 over Canoe Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1971 |
| Sr1001 over I-40 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1956 |
| Sr1924 over Jacob Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1923 |
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.