FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BROWNS GAP TURNPIK

Carrying BROWNS GAP TURNPIK over CAMPBELLS CREEK

0.47 FR 672 / 0.34 TO 673, Albemarle, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
21 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BROWNS GAP TURNPIK

The BROWNS GAP TURNPIK bridge in Albemarle, Virginia carries BROWNS GAP TURNPIK over CAMPBELLS CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 6.7 meters (22 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 1,048 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Virginia bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 20.9 metric tons.

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

How BROWNS GAP TURNPIK compares

▼ 25.1
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 7%
Lower load rating than 93% of Virginia bridges
262
Bridges in Albemarle · 4 in Poor condition
BROWNS GAP TURNPIK 20.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
60.1 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
42.3
Serviceability /30
6.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
20.9 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
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
6.7 m (22 ft)
Deck Width
6.9 m (23 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
1,048 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000000865

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BROWNS GAP TURNPIK 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 BROWNS GAP TURNPIK 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 BROWNS GAP TURNPIK?

BROWNS GAP TURNPIK in Albemarle, Virginia has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BROWNS GAP TURNPIK inspected?

BROWNS GAP TURNPIK'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 1,048 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BROWNS GAP TURNPIK 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 BROWNS GAP TURNPIK?

BROWNS GAP TURNPIK has an NBI inventory load rating of 20.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BROWNS GAP TURNPIK?

BROWNS GAP TURNPIK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BROWNS GAP TURNPIK and does age affect safety?

BROWNS GAP TURNPIK was built in 1932, making it 94 years old.

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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