Amelia County Bridge Report Card
Amelia County scores 74 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Amelia County, Virginia
Amelia County has 57 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.8% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,758 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Amelia County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 74/100 (C). The county has 57 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,758 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 | 8.8% | 17.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.9% of measured traffic | 7.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 51 years vs 48 nationally | 1.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 98,425 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 | 8.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 51 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,758 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Amelia County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Genito Road over Appomattox River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,555 | 1954 |
| Goodes Bridge Road over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,038 | 1939 |
| Winterham Road over Nibbs Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 610 | 1962 |
| West Creek Road over West Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 453 | 1945 |
| Namozine Road over Deep Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 102 | 1950 |
| Route 360 Ebl over Appomattox River | High traffic | Fair | 9,026 | 1957 |
| Route 360 Wbl over Appomattox River | High traffic | Fair | 9,026 | 1982 |
| Wbl Pat Henry HWY over Ns Railway & RTE 360bus | High traffic | Good | 7,762 | 2021 |
| Ebl Pat Henry HWY over Ns Railway & RTE 360bus | High traffic | Good | 7,762 | 2022 |
| Patrick Henry HWY over S Br Nibbs Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,895 | 1930 |
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.