Prince Edward County Bridge Report Card
Prince Edward County scores 87 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Prince Edward County, Virginia
Prince Edward County has 82 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 4 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 4.9% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,956 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Prince Edward County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 87/100 (B). The county has 82 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 4 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 6,956 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 | 4.9% | 9.8 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 4.3% of measured traffic | 3.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 46 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 162,437 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 | 4.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 3.4% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 46 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 6,956 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Prince Edward County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farmville Road over Ns Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,041 | 1950 |
| Ebl Route 360 over Grade Crossing | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,379 | 1931 |
| Meherrin Road over Bush River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 406 | 1966 |
| Millbank Road over Mud Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 130 | 1990 |
| Farmville Road over Briery Creek | High traffic | Good | 11,884 | 1987 |
| Main Street over Appomattox River | High traffic | Good | 9,775 | 1960 |
| Sbl Route 15 over RTE 460 Bypass | High traffic | Fair | 8,884 | 1976 |
| Nbl Route 15 over Route 460 Bypass | High traffic | Fair | 8,884 | 1976 |
| Rt. 15 (third St) over Buffalo Creek | High traffic | Fair | 8,580 | 2008 |
| Route 460 Business over Briery Creek | High traffic | Fair | 7,638 | 1928 |
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.