Charlotte County Bridge Report Card
Charlotte County scores 92 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Charlotte County, Virginia
Charlotte County has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 3.0% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 492 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Charlotte County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 92/100 (A). The county has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 492 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 | 3.0% | 6.1 |
| 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 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 62,210 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 | 3.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 492 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Charlotte County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mossing Ford Road over Roanoke Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 331 | 1960 |
| Wards Fk Mill Road over Wards Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 131 | 1967 |
| Hannah Road over Branch Wallace Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1932 |
| Route 15/360 Bus. over Routes 15 & 360 Byp. | High traffic | Good | 4,667 | 1965 |
| Kings Highway over Berles Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,380 | 1967 |
| Lunenburg Hwy. over Rts 15 & 360 Bypass | High traffic | Fair | 3,193 | 1965 |
| G.washington Hwy. over Roanoke Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,899 | 1931 |
| Patrick Henry HWY over Ward Fork Creek | High traffic | Fair | 2,588 | 1983 |
| Kings Highway Ebl over Staunton River | High traffic | Fair | 2,579 | 1969 |
| Kings Highway Wbl over Staunton River | High traffic | Fair | 2,579 | 1969 |
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.