Wayne County Bridge Report Card
Wayne County scores 90 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wayne County, North Carolina
Wayne County has 207 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.9% is at or below the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,750 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wayne County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 90/100 (A). The county has 207 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 16,750 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 | 3.9% | 7.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.4% of measured traffic | 1.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.5% | 1.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 33 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,213,110 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 | 3.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 33 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 16,750 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wayne County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sr2075 over Us13 Us117 Alt | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,000 | 1958 |
| E. Harris Street over Long Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,000 | 1960 |
| Sr1008 over Neuse River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,400 | 1985 |
| Sr1324 over Buck Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1960 |
| Sr1575 over The Slough | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1971 |
| Sr1505 over Aycock Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1975 |
| Sr1522 over Aycock Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1991 |
| Range Road over Unnamed Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1965 |
| Sr1731 over Neuse River | Scour-critical foundation rating | Fair | 450 | 1968 |
| Us13 Us70b Nc111 over Stoney Creek | High traffic | Fair | 38,000 | 1976 |
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.