Bristol County Bridge Report Card
Bristol County scores 53 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Bristol County, Virginia
Bristol County has 34 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 14.7% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,634 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Bristol County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 53/100 (F). The county has 34 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 15,634 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 | 14.7% | 29.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 10.7% of measured traffic | 8.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 72 years vs 48 nationally | 9.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 145,621 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 | 14.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 72 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 15,634 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Bristol County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| M.l.k. Jr. Blvd. over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,234 | 1930 |
| Mary Street over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,775 | 1918 |
| Goodson Street over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,930 | 1929 |
| Piedmont Ave. over Beaver Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,299 | 1925 |
| Oak Street over Ns Rwy | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 396 | 1925 |
| Rt.381 Commonwlth over Commonwlth Av O Littl Ck | High traffic | Fair | 16,570 | 1959 |
| Lee Highway over Beaver Creek | High traffic | Good | 15,491 | 1940 |
| Euclid Ave. over Little Creek | High traffic | Fair | 14,724 | 1932 |
| Old Airport Road over Beaver Creek | High traffic | Good | 14,545 | 1963 |
| State Street over Little Creek | High traffic | Good | 14,246 | 2000 |
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.