Bridge conditions in Pamlico County, North Carolina
44 inventoried bridges · 7 rated poor · 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
About one in 6 bridges in Pamlico County is rated in poor condition: 7 of 44 on the federal inventory, one of the higher shares in North Carolina.
- 7 of the 44 bridges in Pamlico County, North Carolina, are rated in poor condition (15.9%) in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory, as of .
- 16 bridges (36.4%) are rated good and 21 (47.7%) fair.
- The median Pamlico County bridge was built in 1996.
- The busiest poor-rated bridge is NC55 over Trent Creek (built 1960), carrying about 3,700 vehicles a day.
Good 36.4% · Fair 47.7% · Poor 15.9% of 44 bridges
Bridges rated poor
Every bridge in the county with a poor rating, busiest first. Poor means a major component is rated 4 or lower on FHWA's 0-9 scale; it is a repair flag, not a closure notice.
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC55 over Trent Creek | 1960 | 3,700 | Poor |
| NC304 over Raccoon Creek | 1950 | 2,500 | Poor |
| NC304 over Chapel Creek | 1954 | 2,500 | Poor |
| NC304 over Smith Creek | 1954 | 1,700 | Poor |
| NC306 Ferry over Neuse River | 1996 | 1,300 | Poor |
| SR1005 over Kershaw Creek | 1980 | 1,200 | Poor |
| NC306 Ferry over Neuse River | 1970 | 1,200 | Poor |
Busiest bridges in the county
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC55 over Deep Run Creek | 2006 | 13,000 | Fair |
| NC55 over South Prong Bay River | 1955 | 13,000 | Good |
| NC55 over E. Fork Goose Creek | 2006 | 11,500 | Good |
| NC55 over So. Prong Bay River | 1960 | 6,300 | Fair |
| NC55 over Alligator Creek | 1982 | 5,100 | Fair |
| NC55 over Trent Creek | 2023 | 4,400 | Good |
| NC304 over North Prong Bay River | 2015 | 3,700 | Good |
| NC55 over Trent Creek | 1960 | 3,700 | Poor |
| NC304 over Raccoon Creek | 1950 | 2,500 | Poor |
| NC304 over Whitehurst Creek | 1958 | 2,500 | Fair |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025. Counts cover inventoried highway bridges over 20 feet; ratings are reported by the state DOT.
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