Cumberland County Bridge Report Card
Cumberland County scores 98 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cumberland County, North Carolina
Cumberland County has 347 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.9% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 132 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cumberland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 98/100 (A). The county has 347 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 132 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 | 0.9% | 1.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| 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 | 3,764,126 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 | 0.9% |
| 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 | 132 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cumberland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr2046 over Turnbull Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1993 |
| Firebreak 1 over Bones Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1960 |
| Range Road over Texas Pond | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1 | 1970 |
| Nc24 Nc87 Nc210 over Sr1613 | High traffic | Good | 59,500 | 2012 |
| Sr1007 over Aberdeen/rockfish Rr. | High traffic | Fair | 50,000 | 1976 |
| Nc24 Nc87 over Lower Little River | High traffic | Good | 50,000 | 2001 |
| I-95 over Br Of Cape Fear River | High traffic | Good | 49,500 | 2023 |
| I95n over Cape Fear River | High traffic | Fair | 47,000 | 1979 |
| I95s over Cape Fear River | High traffic | Fair | 47,000 | 1979 |
| Us401 over Beaver Creek | High traffic | Fair | 45,500 | 1948 |
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.