Fluvanna County Bridge Report Card
Fluvanna County scores 95 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Fluvanna County, Virginia
Fluvanna County has 55 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 1 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 1.8% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 94 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Fluvanna County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 95/100 (A). The county has 55 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 1 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 94 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 | 1.8% | 3.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.1% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 145,014 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 | 1.8% |
| 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 | 94 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Fluvanna County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Hall Road over Mechunk Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1957 |
| 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Road | High traffic | Fair | 19,480 | 1970 |
| 64 Wbl over Beaverdam Creek | High traffic | Fair | 19,480 | 1970 |
| 64 Ebl over Beaverdam Road | High traffic | Fair | 18,719 | 1970 |
| 64 Ebl over Beaverdam Creek | High traffic | Fair | 18,719 | 1970 |
| South Boston Road over Rivanna River | High traffic | Fair | 7,412 | 1982 |
| Thomas Jefferson P over Boston Creek | High traffic | Fair | 6,637 | 1970 |
| James Madison Hwy. over Rivanna River | High traffic | Good | 6,550 | 2007 |
| James Madison Hwy. over Cunningham Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,617 | 1931 |
| James Madison Hwy. over Raccoon Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,617 | 1955 |
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.