Hancock County Bridge Report Card
Hancock County scores 38 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Hancock County, West Virginia
Hancock County has 29 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 31.0% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,570 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Hancock County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 38/100 (F). The county has 29 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,570 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 | 31.0% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 24.7% of measured traffic | 18.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 55 years vs 48 nationally | 3.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 91,341 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 | 31.0% |
| 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 | 22,570 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Hancock County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia 2 over Frontier Group Of Co.inc | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,500 | 1966 |
| Golding Street Ext over Ohio River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,500 | 1905 |
| West Virginia 8 over North Fork Tomlinson Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,800 | 1926 |
| County Route 11 over Kings Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,700 | 1950 |
| County Route 3 over Tomlinson Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,100 | 1947 |
| P&f Route 801 over Tomlinson Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 550 | 1952 |
| County Route 12 over North Fork Tomlinson Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1916 |
| County Route 9/4 over North Fork Kings Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 90 | 1963 |
| County Route 11/1 over North Fork Kings Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 80 | 1990 |
| US Route 30 over Wv RTE 2 & Ohio River | High traffic | Fair | 13,100 | 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.