Mingo County Bridge Report Card
Mingo County scores 69 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Mingo County, West Virginia
Mingo County has 165 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 20 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 12.1% is at or below the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,180 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Mingo County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 69/100 (D). The county has 165 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 20 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 22,180 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 | 12.1% | 24.2 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 9.3% of measured traffic | 7.0 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 34 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 238,118 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 | 12.1% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 34 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 22,180 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Mingo County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| US 119 over Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 6,700 | 1970 |
| US 52 over CR 119/1 | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,400 | 1992 |
| US 52 over Upper Burning Ck & Ns Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,700 | 1977 |
| Wv 65 over Conley Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1977 |
| CR 14 over Buffalo Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,600 | 1926 |
| CR 15 over Ns Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1934 |
| Wv 49 over Thacker Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 850 | 1974 |
| CR 10 over Bens Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1940 |
| CR 2/2 over Marrowbone Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 300 | 1992 |
| County Route 7/5 over Riffe Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 2007 |
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.