Stokes County Bridge Report Card
Stokes County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Stokes County, North Carolina
Stokes County has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.6% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,060 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Stokes County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,060 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 | 8.6% | 17.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.1% of measured traffic | 3.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 234,490 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 | 8.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,060 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Stokes County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1147 over Us52 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,900 | 1960 |
| Sr1941 over Ash Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,300 | 1989 |
| Nc268 over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1964 |
| Sr1921 over Bull Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1982 |
| Sr1674 over Dan River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1958 |
| Sr2017 over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1975 |
| Sr1445 over Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1991 |
| Sr1214 over Pinch Gut Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1979 |
| Sr1214 over Meadow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 110 | 1981 |
| Sr1402 over Big Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1925 |
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.