Pasquotank County Bridge Report Card
Pasquotank County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pasquotank County, North Carolina
Pasquotank County has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.6% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 860 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pasquotank County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 56 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 860 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 | 3.6% | 7.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.3% of measured traffic | 0.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 29 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 285,000 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 | 3.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 29 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 860 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pasquotank County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1140 over Br. Of Little River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 760 | 1972 |
| Sr1367(closed) over Canal Shephards Ditch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1961 |
| Us17 Us158 over Knobbs Creek | High traffic | Good | 21,000 | 2013 |
| Sr1152 over Us17 | High traffic | Good | 20,000 | 2004 |
| Us17n. over Pasquotank River | High traffic | Fair | 18,500 | 1983 |
| Us17s over Pasquotank River | High traffic | Fair | 18,500 | 1983 |
| Us17 over Knobbs Creek | High traffic | Fair | 17,000 | 1993 |
| Nc344 over Knobbs Creek Trib. | High traffic | Good | 17,000 | 2004 |
| Us17 Bus over Knobbs Creek | High traffic | Fair | 13,000 | 1975 |
| Riverside AVE over Charles Creek | High traffic | Good | 12,000 | 2011 |
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.