Amherst County Bridge Report Card
Amherst County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Amherst County, Virginia
Amherst County has 157 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 8 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 868 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Amherst County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 157 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 8 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 868 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 | 5.1% | 10.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.2% of measured traffic | 0.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 470,502 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 | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 868 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Amherst County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Galts Mill Road over Beck Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 248 | 1949 |
| Earley Farm Road over Partridge Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 206 | 1932 |
| Old Stage Road over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1964 |
| Beck Creek Road over Branch Beck Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 108 | 1997 |
| Meadow Hollow Road over Horsley Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 41 | 1935 |
| Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1969 |
| Forest Road over Rocky Row Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1969 |
| Forest Road over Rocky Row Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25 | 1970 |
| Nbl&sbl Amhst HWY over Rutledge Creek | High traffic | Fair | 22,784 | 1970 |
| 29 Bypass over South Fork Stovall Creek | High traffic | Fair | 17,463 | 2005 |
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.