Pender County Bridge Report Card
Pender County scores 88 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pender County, North Carolina
Pender County has 112 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.6% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,780 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pender County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 88/100 (B). The county has 112 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,780 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 | 3.4% of measured traffic | 2.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.9% | 1.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 284,190 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 | 0.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,780 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pender County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nc53 over Angola Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,200 | 1947 |
| Nc210 over Rileys Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,000 | 1956 |
| Sr1306 over Sills Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 550 | 1962 |
| Sr1339 over Keith Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1986 |
| Nc53 over NE Cape Fear River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 5,700 | 1948 |
| I40 over Burgaw Creek | High traffic | Fair | 23,500 | 1983 |
| Nc50 Nc210 over Intracoastal Waterway | High traffic | Good | 20,500 | 2018 |
| Nc210 over I40 | High traffic | Good | 16,000 | 1982 |
| Nc133 over Turkey Creek | High traffic | Fair | 11,500 | 1920 |
| I40w over Rockfish Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,750 | 1987 |
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.