Currituck County Bridge Report Card
Currituck County scores 78 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Currituck County, North Carolina
Currituck County has 22 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.1% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,200 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Currituck County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 78/100 (C). The county has 22 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,200 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 | 9.1% | 18.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.6% of measured traffic | 3.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 28 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 198,300 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 | 9.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 28 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,200 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Currituck County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us158 over Br. Of Indiantown Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,000 | 1980 |
| Sr1148 over Br. Of Indiantown Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1980 |
| Nc168 over Shingle Landing Creek | High traffic | Good | 31,000 | 1996 |
| Nc168 over Roland Creek | High traffic | Fair | 24,500 | 1999 |
| Nc168 over New Bridge Creek | High traffic | Good | 21,000 | 1999 |
| Nc168 over Buckskin Creek | High traffic | Good | 19,500 | 1998 |
| Nc168 over Cowells Creek | High traffic | Good | 19,500 | 1998 |
| Nc168 over Guinea Mill Run | High traffic | Good | 19,000 | 1999 |
| Us158 over Intracoastal Waterway | High traffic | Fair | 17,500 | 1986 |
| Us158e over Currituck Sound | High traffic | Fair | 11,250 | 1966 |
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.