Jackson County Bridge Report Card
Jackson County scores 50 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Jackson County, West Virginia
Jackson County has 190 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 45 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 23.7% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 58,025 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Jackson County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 50/100 (F). The county has 190 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 45 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 58,025 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 | 23.7% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 11.4% of measured traffic | 8.5 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 52 years vs 48 nationally | 1.7 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 509,975 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 | 23.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 52 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 58,025 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Jackson County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Virginia 68 over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,500 | 1954 |
| I-77 Nbl over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,000 | 1967 |
| I-77 Sbl over Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,000 | 1967 |
| County Route 21 over Sycamore Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,500 | 1925 |
| CR 21 over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,200 | 1949 |
| CR 25 over Mill Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1922 |
| Wv 68 over Little Sandy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,400 | 1948 |
| County Route 56 over Straight Fk Sandy Ck | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,200 | 1934 |
| County Route 21 over Grasslick Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1923 |
| County Route 21 over Grasslick Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,000 | 1923 |
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.