Clay County Bridge Report Card
Clay County scores 59 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Clay County, West Virginia
Clay County has 87 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 14 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 7,090 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Clay County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 59/100 (F). The county has 87 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 14 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 7,090 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 | 11.5% of measured traffic | 8.6 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 38 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 61,906 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 | 38 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 7,090 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Clay County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wv 16 over Camp Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1930 |
| Wv 16 over Middle Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1944 |
| Wv 36 over Hansford Fk Of Laurel Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1932 |
| Wv 16 over Sycamore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,400 | 1940 |
| Wv 4 over Big Otter Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 350 | 1929 |
| CR 14 over Summers Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1978 |
| County Route 44 over O Brion Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1941 |
| County Route 1 over Adonijah Fk Sycamore Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1977 |
| County Route 22 over Sycamore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 150 | 1992 |
| County Route 24/2 over Sycamore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1977 |
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.