Calhoun County Bridge Report Card
Calhoun County scores 32 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Calhoun County, West Virginia
Calhoun County has 50 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 13 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 26.0% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,760 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Calhoun County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 32/100 (F). The county has 50 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 13 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 9,760 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 | 26.0% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 37.0% of measured traffic | 25.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 2.8 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 26,360 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 | 26.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 55 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 9,760 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Calhoun County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 33 over West Fk Little Kanawha R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,800 | 1964 |
| Wv 16 over Millstone Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1932 |
| West Virginia 16 over Crummis Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1997 |
| Wv 16 over West Fk Little Kanawha R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1932 |
| Wv 16 (f) over West Fk Little Kanawha R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1932 |
| West Virginia 16 over Walnut Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1929 |
| Wv 16 over West Fork Little Kan R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 900 | 1930 |
| County Route 1/1 over Straight Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1926 |
| County Route 7 over Steer Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1930 |
| County Route 18 over Daniels Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 200 | 1934 |
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.