Montgomery County Bridge Report Card
Montgomery County scores 99 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Montgomery County, North Carolina
Montgomery County has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.7% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Montgomery County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 99/100 (A). The county has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50 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 | 0.7% | 1.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 299,860 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 | 0.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 50 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Montgomery County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1214 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1994 |
| I73/74 Us220 Nbl over Sr1509 | High traffic | Fair | 15,500 | 1979 |
| I73/74 Us220 over Cabin Creek | High traffic | Fair | 15,500 | 1979 |
| Nc24 Nc27 over I73 I74 Us220 | High traffic | Fair | 12,500 | 1977 |
| Nc24 Nc27 over Little River | High traffic | Good | 12,000 | 2017 |
| Nc24 Nc27 Nc109 over Br. Of Warner Creek | High traffic | Good | 12,000 | 2019 |
| I73s/i74e/us220 S over Nc211 & N.s.rr | High traffic | Fair | 11,000 | 1979 |
| I73/74 Us220 Sbl over Sr1509 | High traffic | Fair | 9,250 | 1979 |
| Nc24 Nc27 Nc109 over Warner Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,300 | 1940 |
| I73/74 Us220n over Sr1500 | High traffic | Fair | 7,750 | 1978 |
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.