Dinwiddie County Bridge Report Card
Dinwiddie County scores 79 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Dinwiddie County, Virginia
Dinwiddie County has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.6% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,919 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Dinwiddie County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 79/100 (C). The county has 151 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 18,919 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 | 8.6% | 17.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.1% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 54 years vs 48 nationally | 2.3 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 907,870 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 | 8.6% |
| 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 | 18,919 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Dinwiddie County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Interstate-85 Nbl over Csx Transp Row | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,779 | 1968 |
| Baltimore Road over Georges Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,098 | 1975 |
| Sutherland Road over Whipponock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 814 | 1967 |
| Wilkinson Road over Chamberlains Bed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 652 | 1964 |
| Sutherland Road over Namozine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 404 | 1967 |
| Colemans Lake Rd. over White Oak Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 228 | 1955 |
| Bain Road over Horsepen Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 227 | 1969 |
| Gills Bridge Road over Nottoway River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 201 | 1936 |
| White Oak Church R over White Oak Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 188 | 1976 |
| Hills Drive over White Oak Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 165 | 1961 |
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.