Augusta County Bridge Report Card
Augusta County scores 91 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Augusta County, Virginia
Augusta County has 356 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 10 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,051 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Augusta County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 91/100 (A). The county has 356 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 10 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,051 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 | 2.8% | 5.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,981,443 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 | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 12,051 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Augusta County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkersburg Trnpk over Edison Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,590 | 1926 |
| Mt Torrey RD over Back Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,476 | 1948 |
| South Bayard AVE over Rockfish Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,500 | 1932 |
| Eakle RD over Meadow Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 337 | 1940 |
| Moffett Branch RD over Moffetts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 331 | 1940 |
| Knightly Mill RD over Middle River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 309 | 1915 |
| Moscow Loop over Branch Mossy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 236 | 1930 |
| Summerdean RD over Middle River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 154 | 1945 |
| Forest Road over North River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 70 | 1939 |
| Old Mill RD over Meadow Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 48 | 1925 |
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.