Yancey County Bridge Report Card
Yancey County scores 60 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Yancey County, North Carolina
Yancey County has 162 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 27 rated poor and 3 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.7% is above the 7.1% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,855 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Yancey County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 60/100 (D). The county has 162 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 27 in poor condition and 3 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 10,855 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 | 16.7% | 33.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.2% of measured traffic | 3.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.9% | 3.7 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 42 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 260,697 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 | 16.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 7.1% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.9% |
| Average Bridge Age | 42 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 10,855 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Yancey County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nfsr 2074 over Neals Cr. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1954 |
| Nfsr 472 over South Toe River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1950 |
| Nc197 over Bowlens Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1939 |
| Nc197 over Mine Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1947 |
| Sr1153 over Ayles Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1970 |
| Us19w over Cane River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 750 | 1971 |
| Sr1157 over Shuford Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1986 |
| Sr1167 over Big Crabtree Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 480 | 1983 |
| Sr1121 over Price Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1967 |
| Sr1102 over North Fork Cattail Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 420 | 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.