Transylvania County Bridge Report Card
Transylvania County scores 51 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Transylvania County, North Carolina
Transylvania County has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 27 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 17.0% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50,950 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Transylvania County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 51/100 (F). The county has 159 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 27 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 50,950 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 | 17.0% | 34.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 15.2% of measured traffic | 11.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.9% | 3.8 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 43 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 335,501 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 | 17.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 43 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 50,950 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Transylvania County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr1159 over Cathey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 320 | 1923 |
| Nfsr 140 over Courthouse Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1939 |
| Us64 over Abandoned Southern Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 12,000 | 1966 |
| Us64 Ebl over Davidson River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,250 | 1957 |
| Us64 over Gash Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,400 | 1952 |
| Sr1540 over Williamson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,000 | 1976 |
| Sr1533 over French Broad River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1958 |
| Sr1592 over Lamb Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,800 | 1971 |
| Nc281 over Whitewater River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1967 |
| Sr1103 over Carson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,200 | 1951 |
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.