Culpeper County Bridge Report Card
Culpeper County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Culpeper County, Virginia
Culpeper County has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.1% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,279 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Culpeper County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 99 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,279 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 | 5.1% | 10.1 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.4% of measured traffic | 0.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 521,101 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 | 5.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 2,279 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Culpeper County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reva Road over Devils Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,052 | 1986 |
| Somerset Drive over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 458 | 2002 |
| Somerset Drive over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 458 | 2002 |
| Mt. Pony Road over Potato Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 199 | 1971 |
| Butler Store Road over Hazel River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 112 | 1928 |
| James Madison Hwy. over Jonas Run | High traffic | Fair | 45,369 | 1975 |
| James Madison HWY over Branch Jonas Run | High traffic | Fair | 45,369 | 1975 |
| Route 15/29 Sbl over Rappahannock River | High traffic | Fair | 22,684 | 1975 |
| Route 15/29 Nbl over Rappahannock River | High traffic | Fair | 22,684 | 1975 |
| Routes 15 & 29 Bus over Hidens Branch | High traffic | Good | 21,338 | 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.