Buchanan County Bridge Report Card
Buchanan County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Buchanan County, Virginia
Buchanan County has 278 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.0% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,659 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Buchanan County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 278 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,659 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 | 4.0% | 7.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.5% of measured traffic | 1.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 57 years vs 48 nationally | 3.9 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 183,265 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 | 4.0% |
| 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 | 4,659 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Buchanan County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Old Rocklick Rd. over Levisa River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1966 |
| Lesters Fork Road over Lesters Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,061 | 1970 |
| Brown Mtn. Road over Dismal River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 639 | 1972 |
| Old Lesters Fk Rd. over Lesters Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 311 | 1989 |
| Booth Branch Rd. over Slate Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 260 | 1932 |
| Wellmore Hollow RD over Levisa Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1932 |
| Route 5180 over Dismal Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1932 |
| Campground Rd. over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1932 |
| Monroe Rd. over Russell Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1932 |
| Turndown Rd. over Garden Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1932 |
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.