Camden County Bridge Report Card
Camden County scores 51 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Camden County, North Carolina
Camden County has 27 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 18.5% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,450 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Camden County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 51/100 (F). The county has 27 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,450 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 | 18.5% | 37.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.6% of measured traffic | 4.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 3.7% | 7.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 35 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 116,051 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 | 18.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 3.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 35 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,450 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Camden County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| U.s. Route 17 over Dismal Swamp Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,200 | 1934 |
| Sr1224 over Joyce Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,800 | 1951 |
| Sr1203 over Branch Of Sawyers Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 850 | 1960 |
| Sr1119 over Areneuse Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1989 |
| Sr1235 over Joyce Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1959 |
| Us17 over Pasquotank River Overflo | High traffic | Fair | 17,500 | 1983 |
| Us158 over Cr. Off Pasquotank R | High traffic | Good | 14,500 | 2012 |
| Us17 over Pasquotank River Oflo | High traffic | Fair | 14,000 | 1983 |
| Us158 over Run Swamp | High traffic | Good | 9,000 | 2002 |
| Us158 over Great Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 7,000 | 1981 |
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.