Pamlico County Bridge Report Card
Pamlico County scores 57 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pamlico County, North Carolina
Pamlico County has 44 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.9% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,100 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pamlico County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 57/100 (F). The county has 44 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 14,100 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 | 15.9% | 31.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 15.3% of measured traffic | 11.5 |
| 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 | 91,960 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 | 15.9% |
| 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 | 14,100 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pamlico County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc55 over Trent Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,700 | 1960 |
| Nc304 over Raccoon Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1950 |
| Nc304 over Chapel Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1954 |
| Nc304 over Smith Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1954 |
| Nc306 Ferry over Neuse River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1996 |
| Nc306 Ferry over Neuse River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1970 |
| Sr1005 over Kershaw Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1980 |
| Nc55 over South Prong Bay River | High traffic | Good | 13,000 | 1955 |
| Nc55 over Deep Run Creek | High traffic | Fair | 13,000 | 2006 |
| Nc55 over E. Fork Goose Creek | High traffic | Good | 11,500 | 2006 |
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.