Charles City County Bridge Report Card
Charles City County scores 77 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Charles City County, Virginia
Charles City County has 22 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 2 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 9.1% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,002 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Charles City County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 77/100 (C). The county has 22 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 2 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 1,002 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 | 9.1% | 18.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.8% of measured traffic | 1.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 56,831 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 | 9.1% |
| 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 | 1,002 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Charles City County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wayside Road over West Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 811 | 1959 |
| Herring Creek Road over Herring Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 191 | 1930 |
| Roxbury Road over Chickahominy River | High traffic | Fair | 8,590 | 2001 |
| John Tyler Mem HWY over Herring Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,796 | 1953 |
| John Tyler Mem HWY over Tributary Herring Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,796 | 1957 |
| John Tlyer Mem HWY over Kimages Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,796 | 2002 |
| S. Courthouse Road over Chickahominy River | High traffic | Fair | 4,071 | 1931 |
| John Tyler Mem HWY over Chickahominy River @ | High traffic | Fair | 3,594 | 2009 |
| Roxbury Road over West Run | High traffic | Fair | 3,455 | 1972 |
| John Tyler Mem HWY over Gunns Run | High traffic | Fair | 2,579 | 1954 |
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.