Pleasants County Bridge Report Card
Pleasants County scores 60 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Pleasants County, West Virginia
Pleasants County has 25 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 6 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 24.0% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 340 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Pleasants County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 60/100 (D). The county has 25 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 6 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 340 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 | 24.0% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 0.6% of measured traffic | 0.4 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 47 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 58,250 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 | 24.0% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 47 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 340 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Pleasants County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CR 5 over Mckim Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1952 |
| County Route 30 over Mckim Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1978 |
| CR 22 over Left Fork French Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 60 | 1940 |
| CR 12 over Cow Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1958 |
| County Route 36/2 over Allen Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1975 |
| City Street over Csx Railroad Track | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1980 |
| West Virginia 2 over Middle Island Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,600 | 1968 |
| West Virginia 2 over Csx Railroad Tracks | High traffic | Fair | 8,900 | 2001 |
| West Virginia 2 over French Creek | High traffic | Good | 8,700 | 1999 |
| West Virginia 2 over Bull Creek | High traffic | Good | 7,300 | 1995 |
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.