Abstract: The emergence of Connected Automated Vehicles (CAVs) presents both disruptions and opportunities, particularly in rural areas characterized by long-distance travels, rugged terrain, and limited technological infrastructure. This research seeks to assess the current rural infrastructure's readiness for the safe deployment of CAVs, including the exploration of existing recommendations and the evaluation of physical and communication infrastructure to support the deployment of automated vehicles in diverse rural settings. The assessment focuses on evaluating the readability and effectiveness of key road environment elements, such as traffic signs, signals, and lane markings, through object detection models like YOLO and SSD. It also examines communication infrastructure, including GNSS, High Definition Maps, and roadway sensors. The goal is to identify necessary adjustments for integrating CAV technologies successfully in rural communities, with a special emphasis on North Carolina's rural areas.