Lee County Bridge Report Card
Lee County scores 98 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lee County, North Carolina
Lee County has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.0% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lee County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 98/100 (A). The county has 98 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 3,100 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 | 1.0% | 2.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| 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 | 694,134 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 | 1.0% |
| 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 | 3,100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lee County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1400 over Norfolk Southern Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,100 | 1951 |
| Us1b Us15/501 Nc87 over Us15/501 Nc87 | High traffic | Fair | 37,500 | 1974 |
| Nc87 over Upper Little River | High traffic | Fair | 35,000 | 1998 |
| Us421 Nc87s.byp over Carrs Creek | High traffic | Good | 28,000 | 1962 |
| Us1/15/501 Nc87bus over Southern Rr | High traffic | Fair | 27,500 | 1956 |
| Us1 over Little Buffalo Creek | High traffic | Good | 27,500 | 1974 |
| Us1/15/501 Nc87bus over Us421 Nc87 Bus | High traffic | Good | 27,500 | 1977 |
| Us1 Us15 Us501 over Big Buffalo Creek | High traffic | Fair | 23,000 | 1955 |
| Us1 Us15/501 over Sr1009 | High traffic | Fair | 23,000 | 1977 |
| Nc87n over Nc87 Bypass | High traffic | Good | 21,500 | 2012 |
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.