Wirt County Bridge Report Card
Wirt County scores 42 out of 100 on BridgeLookup's Bridge Condition Exposure Score, based on FHWA National Bridge Inventory records.
Wirt County, West Virginia
Wirt County has 42 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, with 9 rated poor and 0 rated scour-critical. Its poor-condition share of 21.4% is above the 17.8% statewide average. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,850 daily vehicle crossings.
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BridgeLookup.com gives Wirt County a Bridge Condition Exposure Score of 42/100 (F). The county has 42 bridges in the National Bridge Inventory, including 9 in poor condition and 0 rated scour-critical. Poor-condition bridges carry about 5,850 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 | 21.4% | 40.0 |
| Poor-condition traffic exposure | 25 | 24.4% of measured traffic | 18.3 |
| 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 | 23,990 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 | 21.4% |
| 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 | 5,850 vehicles/day |
Bridges to Watch
Top Bridges to Watch in Wirt County
| Bridge | Reason | Condition | Daily Traffic | Year Built |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wv. Rte. 14 over Tucker Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 3,500 | 1949 |
| West Virginia 5 over Little Kanawha River | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 850 | 1959 |
| West Virginia 14 over Reedy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 650 | 2006 |
| County Route 7 over Somerville Fk Of R Reedy | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 400 | 1987 |
| County Route 51 over Straight Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 250 | 1983 |
| County Route 4/2 over Lee Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 100 | 1943 |
| County Route 35/9 over Burning Springs Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 50 | 1947 |
| CR 28 over Conrad Run | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 40 | 1966 |
| County Route 14/15 over Reedy Creek | Poor condition + traffic exposure | Poor | 10 | 1942 |
| County Route 6 over Hughes River | High traffic | Fair | 3,900 | 1948 |
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.