Lunenburg County Bridge Report Card
Lunenburg County scores 55 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Lunenburg County, Virginia
Lunenburg County has 88 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 12 rated poor and 1 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 13.6% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,456 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Lunenburg County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 55/100 (F). The county has 88 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 12 in poor condition and 1 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,456 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 | 13.6% | 27.3 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 15.9% of measured traffic | 11.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.1% | 2.3 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 56 years vs 48 nationally | 3.4 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 34,299 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 | 13.6% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 56 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,456 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Lunenburg County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Hill Road over Tobacco Heritage Tr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,441 | 1957 |
| Fletcher Chapel RD over Seay Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 854 | 1953 |
| Oakes Road over Flat Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 330 | 1964 |
| Sugar Hill Road over Nash Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 237 | 1984 |
| Plank Road over Br Bear Element Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 175 | 1941 |
| Whittles Mill Road over Crooked Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 102 | 1942 |
| Owl Creek Road over Owl Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 99 | 1950 |
| Reedy Creek Road over Branch Of Reedy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 92 | 1969 |
| Manson Road over Beaver Pond Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 52 | 1940 |
| Sneads Store Road over Flat Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 42 | 1961 |
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.