Henderson County Bridge Report Card
Henderson County scores 72 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henderson County, North Carolina
Henderson County has 246 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 10.6% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 92,210 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Henderson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 72/100 (C). The county has 246 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 92,210 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 | 10.6% | 21.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.6% of measured traffic | 4.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.4 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,639,097 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 | 10.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 92,210 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henderson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1109 over Cabin Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1959 |
| Us64 over French Broad Rvr.overflo | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,000 | 1955 |
| Us64 Ebl over Southern Rr City Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,500 | 1971 |
| Sr1127 over Shepherd Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,500 | 1971 |
| Us64 Wbl over Southern Rr City Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,000 | 1971 |
| Nc191 over Ut To French Broad River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,500 | 1955 |
| Us25 Sbl over Southern Rr Sr1858 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,250 | 1963 |
| Us25 over I-26 Us74 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,250 | 1968 |
| Us64 over Broad River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,100 | 1957 |
| Sr1345 over Foster Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1969 |
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.