Halifax County Bridge Report Card
Halifax County scores 84 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Halifax County, Virginia
Halifax County has 160 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 11 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 6.9% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,904 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Halifax County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 84/100 (B). The county has 160 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 11 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 4,904 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 | 6.9% | 13.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 2.2% of measured traffic | 1.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 50 years vs 48 nationally | 0.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 224,323 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 | 6.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 50 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 4,904 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Halifax County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| James D Hagood Hy over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,898 | 1950 |
| Woodbourne Road over Terrible Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 450 | 1939 |
| Winns Creek Road over Winns Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 381 | 1989 |
| N. Fork Church RD over North Fork Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 333 | 1932 |
| Leda Road over Bye Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 244 | 1964 |
| Rock Barn Road over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 129 | 1962 |
| Ashton Hall Road over Toby Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 106 | 1971 |
| Jones Ferry Road over Miry Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 96 | 1932 |
| Lewis Ferrell Road over Birch Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 96 | 1964 |
| Stoney Ridge Rd. over Armistead Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 94 | 1973 |
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.