Scotland County Bridge Report Card
Scotland County scores 93 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Scotland County, North Carolina
Scotland County has 101 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 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 5,900 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Scotland County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 93/100 (A). The county has 101 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,900 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% | 5.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.1% of measured traffic | 0.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 517,500 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 | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,900 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Scotland County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us74bus over Leith Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,900 | 1924 |
| Commonwealth Ave. over Leith Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1950 |
| Sr1340 over Gum Swamp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1952 |
| Us74 over Gum Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 23,000 | 1970 |
| Us74 Ebl over Big Shoe Heel Creek | High traffic | Good | 21,000 | 1983 |
| Us74 over Bridge Creek | High traffic | Good | 20,500 | 1963 |
| Us74 Ebl over Us15/us401/us501 | High traffic | Fair | 20,500 | 1964 |
| Us74/us501 Wbl over Us15/us401/us501 | High traffic | Fair | 20,500 | 1964 |
| Us74 Ebl over Us15bus/us401bus | High traffic | Fair | 20,500 | 1965 |
| Us74e over Southern Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 20,000 | 1964 |
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.