Patrick County Bridge Report Card
Patrick County scores 86 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Patrick County, Virginia
Patrick County has 145 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 2.8% is at or below the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,254 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Patrick County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 86/100 (B). The county has 145 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,254 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 | 2.8% | 5.5 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.7% of measured traffic | 4.3 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 127,922 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 | 2.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 59 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,254 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Patrick County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| So Main St/rte 8 over Mayo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,266 | 1941 |
| Jeb Stuart Hwy/58 over Dan River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,255 | 1930 |
| Union Bridge Rd623 over Goblintown Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 432 | 1984 |
| High Pt Church 683 over South Mayo River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 301 | 1965 |
| Jeb Stuart Hwy/58 over Anglin Creek | High traffic | Fair | 9,389 | 2000 |
| Jeb Stuart Hwy/58 over Rich Creek | High traffic | Good | 9,389 | 2000 |
| Jeb Stuart Hiway58 over Rhody Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,694 | 1999 |
| Jeb Stuart Hwy/58 over Rhody Creek | High traffic | Good | 4,694 | 2000 |
| Ebl & Wbl Rte. 58 over North Fork Mayo River | High traffic | Good | 4,201 | 2002 |
| Jeb Stuart HWY Wbl over Spoon Creek | High traffic | Good | 3,028 | 1999 |
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.