Moore County Bridge Report Card
Moore County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Moore County, North Carolina
Moore County has 178 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.7% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,950 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Moore County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 178 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,950 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 | 1.7% | 3.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 44 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 522,831 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 | 1.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 44 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,950 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Moore County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1209 over Joes Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,700 | 1979 |
| Mcneil Street over Little Crane Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1996 |
| Sr1658 over Big Governors Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1960 |
| Sycamore Street over Rays Mill Creek | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 1,200 | 1958 |
| Us1 Us15/501 Nc211 over Aberdeen Creek | High traffic | Fair | 29,500 | 1957 |
| Us1n over Sr2080w | High traffic | Fair | 25,000 | 1957 |
| Us1 over Aberdeen Creek | High traffic | Good | 25,000 | 1972 |
| Us1 Nbl over Nc2 & Nc22 | High traffic | Fair | 24,000 | 1957 |
| Us1 Sbl over Nc2 Nc22 | High traffic | Fair | 24,000 | 1957 |
| Sr1309 over Us1 | High traffic | Good | 20,500 | 2014 |
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.