Person County Bridge Report Card
Person County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Person County, North Carolina
Person County has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.9% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,560 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Person County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 104 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,560 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 | 2.9% | 5.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.3% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 40 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 191,840 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 | 2.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 40 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,560 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Person County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1715 over Flat River Crk | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1951 |
| Sr1162 over Double Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 420 | 1992 |
| Sr1120 (closed) over South Flat River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1957 |
| Us501 Nc57 over North Fork Flat River | High traffic | Fair | 16,000 | 1985 |
| Us501 Nbl over South Flat River | High traffic | Fair | 15,000 | 1983 |
| Us501s Nc57 over South Flat River | High traffic | Fair | 15,000 | 1985 |
| Us501n.byp over Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,000 | 2017 |
| Us501 over Marlowe Creek | High traffic | Good | 10,000 | 2017 |
| Us501 over Marlowes Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,700 | 1926 |
| Sr1536 over Marlowe Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,600 | 1996 |
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.