Randolph County Bridge Report Card
Randolph County scores 56 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Randolph County, West Virginia
Randolph County has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 30 rated poor and 2 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 15.9% is at or below the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 35,654 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Randolph County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 56/100 (F). The county has 189 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 30 in poor condition and 2 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 35,654 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 | 15.9% | 31.7 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 13.5% of measured traffic | 10.1 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 1.1% | 2.1 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 37 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 263,586 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 | 15.9% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 1.1% |
| Average Bridge Age | 37 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 35,654 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Randolph County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Us. 33 & Wv. 55 over Isner Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,800 | 1939 |
| CR 32/4 over Dry Fork River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 20 | 1986 |
| Davis Avenue over Tygart Valley River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 8,000 | 1948 |
| Us.219;us250;wv.92 over Files Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 7,900 | 1980 |
| US 33 over Tygart Valley R.& Csx Rr | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,100 | 1994 |
| US 33 over Tygart Valley R. & Csx R | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 4,100 | 1994 |
| Us. 33 over Horsecamp Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,100 | 1955 |
| US 219 over Elkwater Fork | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,500 | 1994 |
| C.r. 37 over Tygart Valley River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1900 |
| CR 5/6 over Isner Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 600 | 1915 |
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.