Buckingham County Bridge Report Card
Buckingham County scores 94 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Buckingham County, Virginia
Buckingham County has 71 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.4% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 479 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Buckingham County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 94/100 (A). The county has 71 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 479 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 | 1.4% | 2.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.8% of measured traffic | 0.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 61,041 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 | 1.4% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 54 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 479 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Buckingham County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arvon Road over Hunt Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 479 | 1979 |
| Constitution Route over Little Georgia Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,685 | 1930 |
| James Madison Hwy. over Little Willis River | High traffic | Good | 5,264 | 1961 |
| S.james Madison Hy over Willis River | High traffic | Good | 5,264 | 1962 |
| Route 15 over Appomattox River | High traffic | Fair | 5,264 | 1990 |
| Route 15 over James Rv;csx Rr & RT 656 | High traffic | Good | 4,373 | 2001 |
| Route 60 over Slate River | High traffic | Good | 4,075 | 1997 |
| Constitution Route over Maxeys Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,408 | 1939 |
| Constitution Route over Muddy Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,408 | 1939 |
| Constitution Route over Slate River | High traffic | Good | 3,408 | 2017 |
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.