Gates County Bridge Report Card
Gates County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gates County, North Carolina
Gates County has 41 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.4% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 150 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gates County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 41 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 150 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 | 2.4% | 4.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 48,880 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 | 2.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 150 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gates County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1116 over Cole Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1975 |
| Us158 over Duke Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 3,700 | 1967 |
| Us13n over Buckhorn Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,650 | 2013 |
| Us13s Us158s over Buckhorn Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,650 | 2015 |
| Us158 over Jones Pond Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,100 | 1960 |
| Us158 over Raynor Swamp | High traffic | Good | 3,000 | 1967 |
| Nc37 over Bennetts Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,000 | 1993 |
| Nc32 over Trotman Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,500 | 1952 |
| Nc32 over Raynor Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 2,300 | 1951 |
| Nc 32 over Folly Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 2,200 | 1959 |
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.