Brunswick County Bridge Report Card
Brunswick County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Brunswick County, Virginia
Brunswick County has 153 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.8% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,585 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Brunswick County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 153 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 12,585 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 | 7.8% | 15.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 420,517 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 | 7.8% |
| 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 | 12,585 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Brunswick County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hicks Street over Ns Railway (abandoned) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,853 | 1956 |
| Old Stage Road over Wilson Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,920 | 1971 |
| Christanna Hwy. over Nottoway Rv (spillway) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,392 | 1942 |
| Iron Bridge Road over Meherrin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 815 | 1884 |
| U.s. 1 (nbl) over Shining Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 716 | 1928 |
| Tanner Town Road over Taylor Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 570 | 1954 |
| Robinson Ferry RD over Meherrin River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 519 | 1967 |
| Tillman Road over Little Poplar Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 252 | 1952 |
| Blue Bird Road over Waqua Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 222 | 1960 |
| Browns Creek Road over Unnamed Tributary | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 201 | 1955 |
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.