Stanly County Bridge Report Card
Stanly County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stanly County, North Carolina
Stanly County has 164 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.4% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,540 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stanly County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 164 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,540 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 | 2.4% | 4.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 438,890 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 | 2.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 1,540 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stanly County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1522 over Little Mountain Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1968 |
| Sr1954 over Little Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 420 | 1959 |
| Sr1231 over Little Bear Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 330 | 1949 |
| Sr1917 (closed) over Long Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1950 |
| Us52 Bus Nc24/27 over Rock Creek | High traffic | Good | 24,500 | 1957 |
| Us52 Nc24/27 over Wssb Railroad | High traffic | Good | 22,000 | 2004 |
| Us52bus Nc24 Nc27 over Us52 Bus. | High traffic | Good | 21,500 | 2004 |
| Nc24 Nc27 over Island Creek | High traffic | Fair | 16,000 | 1958 |
| Nc24 & Nc27 over Little Bear Creek | High traffic | Fair | 15,000 | 1958 |
| Nc24 Nc27 over Long Creek | High traffic | Fair | 14,500 | 1957 |
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.