Wythe County Bridge Report Card
Wythe County scores 83 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wythe County, Virginia
Wythe County has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 5.0% is above the 3.4% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,238 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wythe County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 83/100 (B). The county has 181 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 30,238 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 | 5.0% | 9.9 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 3.0% of measured traffic | 2.2 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 59 years vs 48 nationally | 4.6 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,022,942 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 | 5.0% |
| 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 | 30,238 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wythe County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I-81 Nbl over RT 682 (kimberlin Rd.) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,146 | 1963 |
| I-81 Sbl over RT 682 (kimberlin Rd.) | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 13,657 | 1963 |
| South 20th Street over Ns Railway | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,150 | 1932 |
| Brushy Mountain RD over Br Reed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 445 | 1932 |
| New Bethel Rd. over S. F. Reed Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 261 | 1932 |
| Crigger Road over Crigger Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 190 | 1932 |
| Gleaves Road over Cripple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 178 | 1948 |
| Berea Road over Shuffle Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 142 | 1990 |
| Silings Road over Cripple Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 69 | 1963 |
| Interstate 81 over Stream | High traffic | Fair | 54,515 | 1967 |
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.