Boone County Bridge Report Card
Boone County scores 49 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Boone County, West Virginia
Boone County has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 22 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.8% is at or below the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 49,502 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Boone County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 49/100 (F). The county has 131 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 22 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 49,502 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 | 16.8% | 33.6 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 19.7% of measured traffic | 14.8 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.5% | 3.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 250,994 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 | 16.8% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.5% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 49,502 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Boone County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| County Route 26 over West Fk Of Ltl Coal Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1988 |
| CR 85/39 over Pond Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 30 | 1988 |
| US 119 Sbl over Wv85 Cr119/9 Coal Rv.csx | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,900 | 1973 |
| US 119 Nbl over Little Coal River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,900 | 1981 |
| US 119 Nbl over Wv85 Cr119/9 Csx Coal Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10,088 | 1973 |
| County Route 85/8 over Little Coal River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,100 | 1990 |
| CR 119/9 over Turtle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1929 |
| Wv 85 over Pond Fk Of Ltl Coal Rv | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1952 |
| CR 1 over Falling Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1924 |
| CR 1 over Falling Rock Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,300 | 1929 |
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.