Forsyth County Bridge Report Card
Forsyth County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Forsyth County, North Carolina
Forsyth County has 456 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 44 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.6% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 804,000 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Forsyth County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 456 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 44 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 804,000 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 | 9.6% | 19.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 11.0% of measured traffic | 8.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.2% | 0.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 7,336,895 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 | 9.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 804,000 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Forsyth County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us52 Us311 over Us311 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90,000 | 1963 |
| I40 Bus over Brushy Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 74,500 | 1958 |
| Us52 over 28th Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70,000 | 1964 |
| Us421 over Little Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 58,500 | 1960 |
| Nc67 over Little Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 55,000 | 1950 |
| Nc67 over Us421 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 53,500 | 1959 |
| I40 Bus over Salem Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 38,500 | 1953 |
| Us52 over 25th Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35,000 | 1964 |
| I74 Us311 over Fiddlers Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 33,500 | 1981 |
| Us52 Nbl over Sr1825 (patterson Ave.) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,000 | 1962 |
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.