Summers County Bridge Report Card
Summers County scores 81 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Summers County, West Virginia
Summers County has 65 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 5 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 7.7% is at or below the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,673 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Summers County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 81/100 (B). The county has 65 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 5 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,673 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 | 7.7% | 15.4 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 5.0% of measured traffic | 3.7 |
| Scour-critical bridge share | 20 | 0.0% | 0.0 |
| Average age vs national baseline | 10 | 39 years vs 48 nationally | 0.0 |
| Traffic-data completeness | 5 | 114,524 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 | 7.7% |
| State Poor-Condition Share | 17.8% |
| National Poor-Condition Share | 6.7% |
| County Scour-Critical Share | 0.0% |
| Average Bridge Age | 39 years |
| Poor-Condition Traffic Exposure | 5,673 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Summers County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wv 20 over Brooks Branch | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 2,900 | 1935 |
| Wv 12 over Wolf Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 1,205 | 1936 |
| Wv 12 over Bradshaw Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 781 | 1940 |
| I-64 Wbl over CR 7 And Csx Railroad | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1985 |
| County Route 7 over Laurel Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 387 | 1997 |
| I-64 Wbl over CR 4 | High traffic | Fair | 10,418 | 1985 |
| I-64 Wbl over Wv 20 And Lick Creek | High traffic | Fair | 10,418 | 1985 |
| I-64 Ebl over I 64 | High traffic | Fair | 9,782 | 1985 |
| I-64 Ebl & Wbl over County Route 5 | High traffic | Fair | 9,782 | 1986 |
| Wv 107 over Csx Railroad | High traffic | Fair | 8,300 | 2003 |
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.