Cleveland County Bridge Report Card
Cleveland County scores 71 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cleveland County, North Carolina
Cleveland County has 272 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 32 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 11.8% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 67,990 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cleveland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 71/100 (C). The county has 272 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 32 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 67,990 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 | 11.8% | 23.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.8% of measured traffic | 4.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.7% | 1.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,164,295 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 | 11.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 67,990 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cleveland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc226 over Hinton Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1955 |
| Us74 Ebl over Sandy Run Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,000 | 1925 |
| Us74 Wbl over Sandy Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,000 | 1965 |
| Nc150 over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,900 | 1955 |
| Sr1001 over Potts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,600 | 1951 |
| Sr2033 over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,200 | 1955 |
| Us29 Nbl over I85 Sbl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1958 |
| Sr1305 over Brushy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1969 |
| Us74 Bus over Seaboard Coast Line Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1950 |
| Sr1850 over First Broad River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1955 |
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.