Hampton County Bridge Report Card
Hampton County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hampton County, Virginia
Hampton County has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 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 42,139 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hampton County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 58 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 42,139 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 | 3.8% of measured traffic | 2.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,115,497 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 | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 42,139 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hampton County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Is 64 Wbl S Appr over Hampton Roads | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40,889 | 1957 |
| King Street over SW Branch Back River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,000 | 1934 |
| Worley Road over Tabb Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1940 |
| Park Lane RD over Bethel Reservoir | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1935 |
| I-64 over N Armistead AVE | High traffic | Fair | 88,233 | 1957 |
| Is 64 Ebl & Wbl over Lasalle AVE | High traffic | Fair | 88,233 | 1959 |
| Is 64 Ebl & Wbl over King Street | High traffic | Fair | 77,654 | 1959 |
| I-64 Ebl & Wbl over Rip Rap Road | High traffic | Fair | 77,654 | 1959 |
| I-664 over Csx Railroad Spur | High traffic | Fair | 75,010 | 1983 |
| Mercury Blvd. over New Market Creek | High traffic | Good | 50,394 | 1998 |
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.