Caswell County Bridge Report Card
Caswell County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Caswell County, North Carolina
Caswell County has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.6% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,050 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Caswell County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 90 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 8,050 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 | 5.6% | 11.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.5% of measured traffic | 7.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 34 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 84,760 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 | 5.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 34 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 8,050 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Caswell County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us158 Nc86 over Country Line Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,600 | 1970 |
| Nc119 over Reedy Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 700 | 1964 |
| Sr1710 over Hyco Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1976 |
| Sr1345 over Wolf Island Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1977 |
| Sr1780 over Country Line Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1923 |
| Nc86 over Hogans Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,500 | 2024 |
| Nc86 over Moon Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,800 | 1957 |
| Nc86 over North Hyco Creek | High traffic | Fair | 4,600 | 1981 |
| Nc86 over Lynch Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,500 | 1981 |
| Nc62 over Dan River | High traffic | Fair | 3,100 | 1976 |
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.