Botetourt County Bridge Report Card
Botetourt County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Botetourt County, Virginia
Botetourt County has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.0% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 537 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Botetourt County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 202 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 537 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 | 1.0% | 2.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 57 years vs 48 nationally | 3.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,215,466 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 | 1.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 57 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 537 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Botetourt County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Rd/636 over Beaver Dam Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 272 | 1966 |
| 2nd. Ave. / T1003 over Tinker Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 265 | 1968 |
| 81 N & Sbl over Buffalo Creek | High traffic | Fair | 58,719 | 1963 |
| I-81 over Branch Of Mill Creek | High traffic | Fair | 41,034 | 1964 |
| I-81 over Beckner Branch | High traffic | Fair | 41,034 | 1964 |
| I-81& Route 800 over Mill Creek | High traffic | Fair | 41,034 | 1964 |
| I-81 over Renick Run | High traffic | Fair | 38,069 | 1959 |
| Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 648 | High traffic | Fair | 29,404 | 1963 |
| 81 Nbl over Tinker Creek & Ns Rwy | High traffic | Fair | 29,404 | 1963 |
| Nbl Route 0081 over RTE 220 Alt | High traffic | Fair | 29,404 | 1964 |
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.