Nottoway County Bridge Report Card
Nottoway County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Nottoway County, Virginia
Nottoway County has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.9% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,083 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Nottoway County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 68 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 2,083 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 | 5.9% | 11.8 |
| 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 | 95,977 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 | 5.9% |
| 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 | 2,083 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Nottoway County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lewiston Plank Rd. over Mallorys Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,736 | 1974 |
| Lone Pine Road over Mallorys Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 145 | 1947 |
| Wilson Road over Namozine Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 125 | 1968 |
| Bob White Road over Flat Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 77 | 1986 |
| Westcolonial Trail over Stream | High traffic | Fair | 11,361 | 1969 |
| Route 360&460 Ebl over Ns Railway | High traffic | Fair | 6,758 | 1936 |
| Route 360&460 Wbl over Ns Railway | High traffic | Fair | 6,758 | 1968 |
| Holly Farm Road over Flat Creek | High traffic | Fair | 5,835 | 1941 |
| U.s. 460 (wbl) over U.s. 360 (ebl) | High traffic | Fair | 4,459 | 1969 |
| Old Nottoway Road over Ns Railway | High traffic | Fair | 3,904 | 1950 |
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.