Franklin County Bridge Report Card
Franklin County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Franklin County, North Carolina
Franklin County has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.8% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,770 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Franklin County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 118 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,770 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 | 6.8% | 13.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.1% of measured traffic | 3.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 36 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 308,000 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 | 6.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 36 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,770 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Franklin County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc98 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,000 | 1962 |
| Nc561 over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,000 | 1950 |
| Us401 over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1960 |
| Us401 over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,900 | 1986 |
| Sr1103 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 810 | 1969 |
| Sr1731 over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 700 | 1971 |
| Sr1103 over Trib. Of Moccasin Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 290 | 1995 |
| Sr1237 over Prong Of Bear Swamp Cree | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 170 | 1959 |
| Us401 Nc39 Nc56 over Tar River | High traffic | Fair | 21,500 | 1982 |
| Us1 over Cedar Creek | High traffic | Fair | 18,000 | 1945 |
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.