Cabell County Bridge Report Card
Cabell County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Cabell County, West Virginia
Cabell County has 205 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 33 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 16.1% is at or below the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 205,914 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Cabell County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 205 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 33 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 205,914 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 | 16.1% | 32.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 11.9% of measured traffic | 8.9 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 41 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 1,736,104 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 | 16.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 41 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 205,914 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Cabell County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| I 64 WB over Guyandotte R Cr60/52&26 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 33,900 | 1959 |
| I 64 WB over West East Cook School RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 32,400 | 1964 |
| I 64 EB over West East Cook School RD | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 28,200 | 1964 |
| I64 EB over Mud River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 23,600 | 1996 |
| US 52 over Ohio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 19,844 | 1968 |
| US 52 over Fourpole Ck Csx City ST | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 14,400 | 1964 |
| US 60 over Fourpole Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 11,600 | 1949 |
| 12th Street over Fourpole Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,000 | 1927 |
| Madison Avenue over Fourpole Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,500 | 1928 |
| Wv 10 over Left Fk. Of Heath Ck. | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 5,000 | 1940 |
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.