Surry County Bridge Report Card
Surry County scores 75 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Surry County, North Carolina
Surry County has 309 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 26 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.4% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 114,850 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Surry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 75/100 (C). The county has 309 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 26 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 114,850 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 | 8.4% | 16.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.1% of measured traffic | 6.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.6% | 1.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 45 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,260,180 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 | 8.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.6% |
| Average Bridge Age | 45 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 114,850 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Surry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us52 over Grassy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28,500 | 1962 |
| Us52 Sbl over Toms Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,750 | 1960 |
| I-77 Nbl over Nc268 Sou.rr Yadkin Rvr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 15,250 | 1965 |
| Us52 Sbl over Sou. Rr Heatherly Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,500 | 1960 |
| Us52 Nbl over Toms Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,500 | 1960 |
| Us21b over Yadkin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,000 | 1971 |
| Nc89 over Beaverdam Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,400 | 1936 |
| Sr1856 Sbl over Toms Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,800 | 1932 |
| Sr1100 over Ut To Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1952 |
| Sr2080 over Ararat River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1960 |
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.