King and Queen County Bridge Report Card
King and Queen County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
King and Queen County, Virginia
King and Queen County has 34 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 3 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 8.8% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 286 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives King and Queen County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 34 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 3 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 286 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 | 8.8% | 17.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 1.6% of measured traffic | 1.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.5 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 17,780 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 | 8.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 49 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 286 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in King and Queen County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rock Spring Road over Exol Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 148 | 1965 |
| Piedmont Rd. over Stream | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 71 | 1964 |
| Norwood Rd. over Garnetts Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 67 | 1973 |
| The Trail over Poropotank River | High traffic | Good | 5,075 | 2021 |
| Walkerton Road over Mattaponi River | High traffic | Good | 1,958 | 1996 |
| The Trail over Burnt Mill Creek | High traffic | Fair | 1,779 | 1963 |
| Newtown Rd. over Chapel Hill Swamp | High traffic | Fair | 1,358 | 1961 |
| The Trail over Heartquake Creek | High traffic | Fair | 852 | 1952 |
| Walkerton Rd. over Walkerton Creek | High traffic | Fair | 842 | 1937 |
| The Trail over Garnetts Creek | High traffic | Fair | 465 | 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.