Tyrrell County Bridge Report Card
Tyrrell County scores 62 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Tyrrell County, North Carolina
Tyrrell County has 28 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.3% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,450 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Tyrrell County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 62/100 (D). The county has 28 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,450 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 | 14.3% | 28.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 12.1% of measured traffic | 9.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 30 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 45,000 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 | 14.3% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 30 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,450 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Tyrrell County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us64 over Alligator River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,200 | 1960 |
| Sr1323 over Canal | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 1961 |
| Sr1105 over Second Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1982 |
| Sr1229 over L. Alligator Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1987 |
| Us64 over Scuppernong River | High traffic | Good | 7,400 | 2004 |
| Us64 over Scuppernong River | High traffic | Good | 6,500 | 2005 |
| Us64w over Sr1113 | High traffic | Good | 5,900 | 2005 |
| Us64e over Sr1113 | High traffic | Good | 5,900 | 2005 |
| Us64w Nc94w over Sr1116 | High traffic | Good | 2,950 | 2005 |
| Us64e over Sr1116 | High traffic | Good | 2,950 | 2005 |
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.