Henry County Bridge Report Card
Henry County scores 98 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Henry County, Virginia
Henry County has 135 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 Henry County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 98/100 (A). The county has 135 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 | 53 years vs 48 nationally | 2.2 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 490,469 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 | 53 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 0 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Henry County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 220 Bypass over Rangeley Creek | High traffic | Fair | 15,679 | 1976 |
| Virginia Ave.220bs over Jones Ck & Abandoned Rwy | High traffic | Fair | 15,661 | 1939 |
| Virginia Av/220bus over Beaver Creek | High traffic | Fair | 15,661 | 1940 |
| Route 0220 over Ns Railway | High traffic | Fair | 14,477 | 1962 |
| Kings Mtn Rd/174 over Little Beaver Creek | High traffic | Fair | 13,031 | 1990 |
| Kings Mtn Rd./174 over Beaver Creek | High traffic | Good | 13,031 | 1990 |
| Greensboro RD /220 over Branch Of Smith River | High traffic | Fair | 12,261 | 1953 |
| 58 Bus & 220 Bus over 58 Business | High traffic | Fair | 12,261 | 1959 |
| Fairystn Pk Hwy/57 over Little Reed Creek | High traffic | Fair | 11,564 | 1939 |
| Virginia AVE over Reed Creek | High traffic | Good | 11,044 | 2022 |
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.