Sampson County Bridge Report Card
Sampson County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Sampson County, North Carolina
Sampson County has 197 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 20,640 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Sampson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 197 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 20,640 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 | 3.0% | 6.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.7% of measured traffic | 3.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 31 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 435,848 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 | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 31 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 20,640 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Sampson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us421 over Great Coharie Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,000 | 1920 |
| Nc24 over Six Runs Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,500 | 1956 |
| Us701 over Bills Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,200 | 1954 |
| Sr1323 over Bearskin Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1980 |
| Sr1214 over Great Coharie Ovrfl | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1950 |
| Sr1721 over Goshen Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1953 |
| Us117 Conn Nc403n over I40 | High traffic | Fair | 12,000 | 1988 |
| Us117 Conn Nc403s over I40 | High traffic | Fair | 12,000 | 1990 |
| Sr1352 over Us701 | High traffic | Fair | 10,500 | 1972 |
| I40 over Beaverdam Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 10,000 | 1988 |
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.