Prince George County Bridge Report Card
Prince George County scores 82 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Prince George County, Virginia
Prince George County has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 7 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.3% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 137,088 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Prince George County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 82/100 (B). The county has 132 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 7 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 137,088 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 | 5.3% | 10.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.1% of measured traffic | 6.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 49 years vs 48 nationally | 0.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,509,780 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 | 5.3% |
| 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 | 137,088 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Prince George County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-95 over Ns; B Brook St; Lt Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 106,973 | 1958 |
| Interstate-95 Nbl over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 25,682 | 1962 |
| James River Road over Powell Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,845 | 1920 |
| Garys Church Road over Interstate-95 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 854 | 1959 |
| 5th Street over Bailey Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 500 | 1992 |
| Moody Road over Walls Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 118 | 1961 |
| Hitchcock Road over Blackwater Swamp | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 116 | 1984 |
| I-95 & Ramps N&p over Route 36 (bank St) | High traffic | Fair | 106,973 | 1958 |
| RTE 1-95 & Ramp H over RTE I-85 Nbl & Ramp D | High traffic | Fair | 58,993 | 1978 |
| Interstate-95 Sbl over EB RT 460 Bus (36) Wythe | High traffic | Fair | 58,711 | 1958 |
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.