State profile · Below national median SD

Virginia bridge safety

Condition ratings, load ratings, and structural-deficiency data for every public highway bridge in Virginia — drawn straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory.

14,122
Public bridges
28.4%
Good condition
3.0%
Poor condition
3.0%
Structurally deficient

Total Bridges

14,122

Public highway bridges in Virginia

Good Condition

28.4%

4,016 bridges rated 7-9

-21.6pp vs 50% benchmark

Poor Condition

3.0%

428 bridges rated 0-4

Structurally Deficient

3.0%

428 bridges flagged for repair priority

-4.0pp vs national avg 7.0%

Virginia vs national bridge condition

Virginia — Good condition share 28.4%
National avg

Share of bridges rated 7-9 on the FHWA 0-9 scale (deck, superstructure, substructure all good).

Virginia — Structurally deficient share 10.1%
National avg

Lower is better. Bar maxes at 30% (worst-state ceiling). National average sits at 7.0%.

Condition Distribution

Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Virginia (FHWA NBI)

Virginia28.437898314686304%50.20535334938394%GoodFairPoorStructurally Deficient
Bridge inventory deck-condition mix — Virginia (FHWA NBI)

Counties (131)

Accomack 31 Albemarle 262 Alexandria city 29 Alleghany 197 Amelia 58 Amherst 157 Appomattox 68 Arlington 183 Augusta 358 Bath 73 Bedford 204 Bland 122 Botetourt 202 Bristol city 34 Brunswick 152 Buchanan 283 Buckingham 72 Buena Vista city 18 Campbell 153 Caroline 107 Carroll 161 Charles City 22 Charlotte 97 Charlottesville city 24 Chesapeake city 187 Chesterfield 322 Clarke 38 Colonial Heights city 9 Covington city 8 Craig 60 Culpeper 99 Cumberland 39 Danville city 50 Dickenson 76 Dinwiddie 151 Emporia city 7 Essex 37 Fairfax 751 Fairfax city 7 Falls Church city 5 Fauquier 229 Floyd 116 Fluvanna 55 Franklin 174 Frederick 168 Fredericksburg city 18 Galax city 5 Giles 96 Gloucester 21 Goochland 87 Grayson 145 Greene 49 Greensville 92 Halifax 161 Hampton city 50 Hanover 161 Harrisonburg city 34 Henrico 352 Henry 135 Highland 53 Hopewell city 5 Isle of Wight 79 James City 60 King George 30 King William 32 King and Queen 32 Lancaster 9 Lee 153 Lexington city 8 Loudoun 442 Louisa 93 Lunenburg 88 Lynchburg city 80 Madison 80 Manassas Park city 3 Manassas city 13 Martinsville city 10 Mathews 5 Mecklenburg 160 Middlesex 10 Montgomery 196 Nelson 136 New Kent 60 Newport News city 60 Norfolk city 199 Northampton 12 Northumberland 16 Norton city 13 Nottoway 67 Orange 71 Page 96 Patrick 145 Petersburg city 41 Pittsylvania 267 Portsmouth city 50 Powhatan 35 Prince Edward 82 Prince George 132 Prince William 303 Pulaski 105 Radford city 2 Rappahannock 87 Richmond 23 Richmond city 125 Roanoke 204 Roanoke city 88 Rockbridge 255 Rockingham 288 Russell 136 Salem city 17 Scott 138 Shenandoah 213 Smyth 190 Southampton 145 Spotsylvania 102 Stafford 112 Staunton city 18 Suffolk city 132 Surry 31 Sussex 105 Tazewell 204 Virginia Beach city 119 Warren 81 Washington 186 Waynesboro city 19 Westmoreland 22 Williamsburg city 12 Winchester city 8 Wise 165 Wythe 181 York 122

Virginia vs nearby ranks

Adjacent states on the structurally deficient leaderboard (lower share = better)

States are ranked by share of bridges flagged structurally deficient — the FHWA classification for any span where deck, superstructure, or substructure carries a condition rating of 4 or below. Lower percentages indicate stronger maintenance funding and inspection follow-through. States here sit immediately above and below Virginia on the same metric.

50

Vermont

2.62% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$2,936

12

Florida

2.75% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$12,892
Selected

51

Virginia

3.03% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$14,122

01

Alabama

3.35% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$13,471

27

Minnesota

3.63% top marginal rate
Structure
Progressive
Burden @ $100K
$11,969

Bridges Needing Most Attention in Virginia

Six lowest-condition bridges in Virginia, ranked by composite NBI rating. Each is inspected at least every 24 months.

Booth Branch Rd.

Poor

Over: Slate Creek

.01BoothBr;.01BendSlateCk, Buchanan, VA

Built 1932 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 260

WILKINSON ROAD

Poor

Over: CHAMBERLAINS BED CREEK

1.33 Fr 627 & 2.11 To 645, Dinwiddie, VA

Built 1964 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 652

GLEAVES ROAD

Structurally Deficient

Over: CRIPPLE CREEK

.60M TO 646 & .60M TO 602, Wythe, VA

Built 1948 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 178

PATTERSON MILL LN.

Poor

Over: STOCKTON CREEK

0.80 FR 250/0.83 TO 688, Albemarle, VA

Built 1932 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 161

Old Massies Crn Rd

Poor

Over: Battle Run

.30 Fr 211E & .15 To 211W, Rappahannock, VA

Built 1914 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 21

LYNHAVEN AVENUE

Structurally Deficient

Over: BROAD ROCK CREEK

.25 TERMNL A .20 BELLMEAD, Richmond city, VA

Built 1949 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 716

All Bridges in Virginia

Booth Branch Rd.

Poor

Over: Slate Creek

.01BoothBr;.01BendSlateCk, Buchanan, VA

Built 1932 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 260

WILKINSON ROAD

Poor

Over: CHAMBERLAINS BED CREEK

1.33 Fr 627 & 2.11 To 645, Dinwiddie, VA

Built 1964 Load: 1.8 t ADT: 652

PATTERSON MILL LN.

Poor

Over: STOCKTON CREEK

0.80 FR 250/0.83 TO 688, Albemarle, VA

Built 1932 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 161

Old Massies Crn Rd

Poor

Over: Battle Run

.30 Fr 211E & .15 To 211W, Rappahannock, VA

Built 1914 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 21

CRIGGER ROAD

Poor

Over: Crigger Creek

.40M TO 749 & .70M TO 612, Wythe, VA

Built 1932 Load: 2.7 t ADT: 190

LONE PINE ROAD

Poor

Over: MALLORYS CREEK

.6 FR 672 & .6 TO 650, Nottoway, VA

Built 1947 Load: 3.2 t ADT: 145

OAK STREET

Poor

Over: NS RWY

0.10SYC ST;0.12HILAND AVE, Bristol city, VA

Built 1925 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 396

Hamilton Road

Poor

Over: South Anna River

1.65 From 640 &.75 To 613, Louisa, VA

Built 1929 Load: 3.6 t ADT: 58

LIME KILN ROAD

Poor

Over: WOODS CREEK

0001H SUCKL H0002MCCLAU S, Lexington city, VA

Built 1978 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 2,031

MANSON ROAD

Poor

Over: BEAVER POND CREEK

1.1 FR 637 & 1.0 TO 612, Lunenburg, VA

Built 1940 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 52

BELFIELD ROAD

Poor

Over: FLAT CREEK

2.2 FR 809 & 2.2 TO 629, Mecklenburg, VA

Built 1964 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 65

Wilson Road

Poor

Over: NS Railway

2.30-Rt.655/0.50-Rt.650, Nelson, VA

Built 1882 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 30

The Hollow Rd/672

Poor

Over: Ararat River

1.00 RT 773; 1.00 RT 739, Patrick, VA

Built 1964 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 117

MOODY ROAD

Poor

Over: WALLS RUN

1.90 Fr 693 & 0.20 To 10, Prince George, VA

Built 1961 Load: 4.5 t ADT: 118

Jenkins Mill Road

Poor

Over: Kingsale Swamp

1.30 Miles from Route 616, Isle of Wight, VA

Built 1964 Load: 5.3 t ADT: 110

High Pt Church 683

Poor

Over: South Mayo River

0.07 Rt 679; 0.74 Rt 682, Patrick, VA

Built 1965 Load: 5.3 t ADT: 301

SKYDUSKY ROAD

Poor

Over: BIG WALKER CREEK #1

0.05 FR 604-4.50 TO 639, Bland, VA

Built 1952 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 64

COLEMAN'S LAKE RD.

Poor

Over: WHITE OAK CREEK

0.30 Fr 613 & 3.50 To 460, Dinwiddie, VA

Built 1955 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 228

WHITTLES MILL ROAD

Poor

Over: CROOKED CREEK

.5 FR 640 & 1.6 TO 637, Lunenburg, VA

Built 1942 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 102

IRON CLAD ROAD

Poor

Over: BOLD BRANCH

.5 FR 602 & .5 TO 620, Lunenburg, VA

Built 1930 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 14

SNEADS STORE ROAD

Poor

Over: FLAT ROCK CREEK

.7 FR 648 & .8 TO 609, Lunenburg, VA

Built 1961 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 42

PLANK ROAD

Poor

Over: BR BEAR ELEMENT CREEK

1.3 FR 643 & .7 TO 635, Lunenburg, VA

Built 1941 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 175

Coles Road

Poor

Over: Mill Creek

1.33 TO 685 - 0.37 TO 683, Pittsylvania, VA

Built 1932 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 66

Worsham Road

Poor

Over: Briery Creek

1.13-Rt.691/1.10-Rt.630, Prince Edward, VA

Built 1978 Load: 5.4 t ADT: 396

Pittmantown Road

Poor

Over: Mill Swamp

0.10 MI.FR.N.C.STATE LINE, Suffolk city, VA

Built 1950 Load: 5.5 t ADT: 67

GOLF COURSE ROAD

Poor

Over: BAXTER POND RUN

0.70 Fr 156 & 2.78 To 618, Prince George, VA

Built 1971 Load: 5.7 t ADT: 1,748

Cross Creek Rd/881

Poor

Over: Little Reed Island Cr #2

1.00-Rte52; 0.80-end Main, Carroll, VA

Built 1941 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 90

Thorntons Mill Rd

Poor

Over: Big Cub Creek

0.11-Rt 691 / 1.24-Rt 736, Charlotte, VA

Built 1961 Load: 6.2 t ADT: 102

MARY STREET

Poor

Over: NS RAILWAY

0.00 MLK BLVD; .05 WASH, Bristol city, VA

Built 1918 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 4,775

SinkingCreekRd/772

Poor

Over: Sinking Creek

2.30-Rte771;0.45-Rte612, Giles, VA

Built 1967 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 588

Mill Hollow Road

Poor

Over: BRANCH

0.00 fr. 745; 0.11 to 58., Lee, VA

Built 1932 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 111

Giles Hollow Road

Poor

Over: MARTIN CREEK

0.20 FR. 680; 0.05 TO 851, Lee, VA

Built 1932 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 55

DIX ROAD

Poor

Over: BRANCH OF MEHERRIN RIVER

.4 FR 620 & .10 BRUNSW C, Lunenburg, VA

Built 1959 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 18

MATEER ROAD

Poor

Over: BUFFALO CREEK

0.20 TO 251 & 0.30 TO END, Rockbridge, VA

Built 1932 Load: 6.4 t ADT: 30

GILLS BRIDGE ROAD

Poor

Over: NOTTOWAY RIVER

0000DINWID CO0000BRUNSW C, Dinwiddie, VA

Built 1936 Load: 6.6 t ADT: 201

Panther Crk Rd/764

Poor

Over: Greasy Creek

0.05-Rte765; 2.85-Pulaski, Carroll, VA

Built 1932 Load: 6.8 t ADT: 35

Rock Barn Road

Poor

Over: Buffalo Creek

1.07-Rt 670/1.43-Rt 638, Halifax, VA

Built 1962 Load: 7.2 t ADT: 129

WEST CREEK ROAD

Poor

Over: WEST CREEK

1.10 Fr 649 & 1.65 To 695, Amelia, VA

Built 1945 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 453

SWISHER RD

Poor

Over: MEADOW RUN

0.34 RT 612 - 0.00 RT 617, Augusta, VA

Built 1913 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 63

Campground Rd.

Poor

Over: Stream

0.10-Rt.80; 0.10-Dead End, Buchanan, VA

Built 1932 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 60

Turndown Rd.

Poor

Over: Garden Creek

0.0-Walker Rd;0.01-Rt.624, Buchanan, VA

Built 1932 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 60

CEDAR CLIFF DR

Poor

Over: TIMSBERRY CREEK

0.05FR4939&0.05TO4930, Chesterfield, VA

Built 1989 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 722

GORDON'S MILL RD.

Poor

Over: PISCATAWAY CREEK

0.7M RTE615-0.5M RTE360, Essex, VA

Built 1923 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 242

HUTCHESON ROAD

Poor

Over: LAYTONS CREEK

0.4 FR 658 & 1.5 TO 675, Mecklenburg, VA

Built 1965 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 28

HAYES MILL ROAD

Poor

Over: ALLENS CREEK

.2 FR 677 & 2.3 TO 678, Mecklenburg, VA

Built 1964 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 68

BIG HILL RD

Poor

Over: COLLIERS CREEK

1.40 TO 770 & 0.20 TO 651, Rockbridge, VA

Built 1928 Load: 7.3 t ADT: 236

BLUGRASS VALLEY RD

Poor

Over: S BR POTOMAC RIVER

0.25 RT 642 - 0.95 RT 637, Highland, VA

Built 1950 Load: 8.1 t ADT: 244

REEDY CREEK ROAD

Poor

Over: BRANCH of REEDY CREEK

.48 FR 658 & 1. TO 672, Lunenburg, VA

Built 1969 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 92

North Poes Road

Poor

Over: Jordan River

6.20 Fr 522 & .40 To 647, Rappahannock, VA

Built 1935 Load: 8.2 t ADT: 73

BIG VALLEY ROAD

Poor

Over: DRY BRANCH

7.57 RT 694 - .03 RT 606, Highland, VA

Built 1926 Load: 8.5 t ADT: 64

Showing 13,701-13,750 of 14,122 bridges

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