Gloucester County Bridge Report Card
Gloucester County scores 100 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Gloucester County, Virginia
Gloucester County has 21 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 0 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 0.0% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Gloucester County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 100/100 (A). The county has 21 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 0 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 0 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 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.0% of measured traffic | 0.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 48 years vs 48 nationally | 0.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 131,414 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 | 0.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 48 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Gloucester County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E&wbl John Clayton over Beaverdam Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 21,249 | 1974 |
| Main Street (sbl) over Fox Mill Run | High traffic | Good | 21,141 | 2012 |
| SB G Wash Mem HWY over Fox Mill Run | High traffic | Good | 17,916 | 1972 |
| Ebl J. Clayton Hy. over Cow Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,624 | 1938 |
| Wbl J. Clayton HWY over Cow Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,624 | 1974 |
| (nbl) Main Street over Fox Mill Run | High traffic | Fair | 10,570 | 1964 |
| NB G Wash Mem HWY over Fox Mill Run | High traffic | Fair | 8,958 | 1972 |
| Hickory Fork Road over Carters Creek | High traffic | Good | 5,612 | 2006 |
| Belroi RD over Fox Mill Run | High traffic | Fair | 4,343 | 1958 |
| Tidemill Rd. over Northwest Br Sarah Creek | High traffic | Fair | 3,352 | 1974 |
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.