FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BURNLEY STATION RD

Carrying BURNLEY STATION RD over PREDDY CREEK

0.85 FR 640 / 0.54 TO 644, Albemarle, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
25 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BURNLEY STATION RD

The BURNLEY STATION RD bridge in Albemarle, Virginia carries BURNLEY STATION RD over PREDDY CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 1 section, stretching 10.4 meters (34 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 270 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure at 5/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 24.5 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How BURNLEY STATION RD compares

▼ 21.5
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 10%
Lower load rating than 90% of Virginia bridges
262
Bridges in Albemarle · 4 in Poor condition
BURNLEY STATION RD 24.5 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
53.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
37.8
Serviceability /30
4.0
Essentiality /15
14.6
Special reductions
−3.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
7/9
Good (7–9)
Superstructure
5/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
24.5 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
1995
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
10.4 m (34 ft)
Deck Width
4.9 m (16 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
270 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000710

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • At 5/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • At 6/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BURNLEY STATION RD is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare BURNLEY STATION RD against other structures in Albemarle and across Virginia. Virginia bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for BURNLEY STATION RD?

BURNLEY STATION RD in Albemarle, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 5/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BURNLEY STATION RD inspected?

BURNLEY STATION RD's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 270 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BURNLEY STATION RD is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for BURNLEY STATION RD?

BURNLEY STATION RD has an NBI inventory load rating of 24.5 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BURNLEY STATION RD?

BURNLEY STATION RD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BURNLEY STATION RD and does age affect safety?

BURNLEY STATION RD was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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