Carteret County Bridge Report Card
Carteret County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Carteret County, North Carolina
Carteret County has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.6% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 19,700 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Carteret County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 19,700 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 | 3.6% | 7.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.2% of measured traffic | 5.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 32 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 271,790 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 | 3.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 32 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 19,700 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Carteret County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc58 over Intracostal Wtrwy. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 18,000 | 1971 |
| Sr1331 over Gillikin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1984 |
| Nc24 over Broad Creek | High traffic | Good | 23,500 | 1993 |
| Nc24 over Gales Creek | High traffic | Good | 19,500 | 1993 |
| Us70 over Newport River | High traffic | Fair | 18,000 | 1964 |
| Sr1182 over Bogue Sound & Icw | High traffic | Fair | 15,000 | 1987 |
| Us70e over Newport River | High traffic | Fair | 13,000 | 1965 |
| Us70 Wbl over Newport River | High traffic | Fair | 13,000 | 1965 |
| Nc58 over Pettiford Creek | High traffic | Fair | 11,500 | 1991 |
| Us70 over Gallants Channel | High traffic | Fair | 10,500 | 2019 |
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.