Carroll County Bridge Report Card
Carroll County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Carroll County, Virginia
Carroll County has 161 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.2% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 125 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Carroll County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 161 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 125 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 | 1.2% | 2.5 |
| 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 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 489,902 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 | 1.2% |
| 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 | 125 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Carroll County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cross Creek Rd/881 over Little Reed Island CR #2 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1941 |
| Panther Crk Rd/764 over Greasy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 35 | 1932 |
| Route I-77 over Handy Creek | High traffic | Fair | 39,786 | 1977 |
| Route I-77 over E Frk Little Reed Isl CR | High traffic | Fair | 33,278 | 1977 |
| Nbl Rte. I-77 over Rt58&221/carrollton Pike | High traffic | Fair | 22,023 | 1978 |
| Nbl Route 0077 over Pleasant View Rd/rt 743 | High traffic | Fair | 21,693 | 1977 |
| Sbl Route 0077 over RTE 148_chances Creek RD | High traffic | Fair | 20,539 | 1976 |
| Sbl Route I-77 over Lambsburg Rd./rte. 620 | High traffic | Fair | 20,539 | 1976 |
| 77 Nbl over Lambsburg Rd./rte. 620 | High traffic | Fair | 19,602 | 1976 |
| Nbl Route 77 over L. Reed Island Cr./rt703 | High traffic | Fair | 18,191 | 1976 |
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.