Gaston County Bridge Report Card
Gaston County scores 73 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gaston County, North Carolina
Gaston County has 233 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 21 rated poor and 4 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.0% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 188,580 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gaston County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 73/100 (C). The county has 233 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 21 in poor condition and 4 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 188,580 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 | 9.0% | 18.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 7.6% of measured traffic | 5.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 2,479,350 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 | 9.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.7% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 188,580 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gaston County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I85 over Abernathy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 81,000 | 1962 |
| Us29 & Us74 over South Fork Catawba River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 27,500 | 1926 |
| Sr2329 over Duharts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,500 | 1977 |
| Nc275 over S. Fork Catawba River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,500 | 1953 |
| Nc273 over Duke Power Feeder | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 9,200 | 1956 |
| Sr3217 over Catawba Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,700 | 1967 |
| Sr2201 over P & N Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,900 | 1956 |
| Closed (was Us321) over South Fork Catawba River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,900 | 1931 |
| Sr2213 over I85 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,800 | 1961 |
| Sr1456 over Long Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,300 | 1957 |
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.