Jones County Bridge Report Card
Jones County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jones County, North Carolina
Jones County has 81 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.5% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 850 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jones County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 81 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 850 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 | 2.5% | 4.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.2% | 2.5 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 30 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 205,560 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 | 2.5% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.2% |
| Average Bridge Age | 30 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 850 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jones County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1337 over Goshen Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 760 | 1994 |
| Sr1155 over Joshua Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1968 |
| Sr1303 over Vine Swamp | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 250 | 1975 |
| Us70 over Core Creek | High traffic | Fair | 13,500 | 1962 |
| Us70 over Tracy Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 12,500 | 1964 |
| Us17n over White Oak River | High traffic | Good | 8,800 | 2018 |
| Us17s over White Oak River | High traffic | Good | 8,800 | 2019 |
| Us17s Nc58s over Wildlife Crossing | High traffic | Good | 7,000 | 2017 |
| Us17n Nc58n over Wildlife Crossing | High traffic | Good | 6,000 | 2017 |
| Us17s over Nc58 | High traffic | Good | 6,000 | 2023 |
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.