Mecklenburg County Bridge Report Card
Mecklenburg County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
Mecklenburg County has 752 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 19 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.5% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 515,200 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mecklenburg County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 752 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 19 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 515,200 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% | 5.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.7% of measured traffic | 2.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.4% | 0.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 36 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 19,329,850 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 | 0.4% |
| Average Bridge Age | 36 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 515,200 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mecklenburg County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I277 & Nc16 over Us29/nc49 (graham St.) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 127,000 | 1971 |
| I277 & Nc16 over Brevard Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 96,000 | 1967 |
| I277 & Nc16 over North College Street | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 84,000 | 1967 |
| I277 Sbl Us74 Wbl over I77 Us21 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 41,500 | 1970 |
| Nc49 over Southern Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,500 | 1956 |
| Beatties Ford Road over Nc16 & Scl.rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 21,500 | 1972 |
| Nc160 over Southern Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20,000 | 1956 |
| I277 Nbl Us74 Ebl over I77 Us21 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,500 | 1970 |
| Sr1138 Wbl over Sugar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,750 | 1977 |
| Sr1441 over Steele Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,000 | 1960 |
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.