FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

DOUTHAT ROAD

Carrying DOUTHAT ROAD over WILSON CREEK

0.9 TO 1405 & 3.0 TO BCL, Alleghany, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
31 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: DOUTHAT ROAD

The DOUTHAT ROAD bridge in Alleghany, Virginia carries DOUTHAT ROAD over WILSON CREEK. It was built in 1955, making it 71 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 4 sections, stretching 45.8 meters (150 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 971 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 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 31.0 metric tons.

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

How DOUTHAT ROAD compares

▼ 15.0
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 19%
Lower load rating than 81% of Virginia bridges
197
Bridges in Alleghany · 7 in Poor condition
DOUTHAT ROAD 31.0 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
79.0 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
54.5
Serviceability /30
13.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
31.0 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1955
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
4
Structure Length
45.8 m (150 ft)
Deck Width
7.4 m (24 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
971 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001142

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • 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 DOUTHAT ROAD 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 DOUTHAT ROAD against other structures in Alleghany 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 DOUTHAT ROAD?

DOUTHAT ROAD in Alleghany, 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 DOUTHAT ROAD inspected?

DOUTHAT ROAD'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 971 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. DOUTHAT ROAD 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 DOUTHAT ROAD?

DOUTHAT ROAD has an NBI inventory load rating of 31.0 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining DOUTHAT ROAD?

DOUTHAT ROAD is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is DOUTHAT ROAD and does age affect safety?

DOUTHAT ROAD was built in 1955, making it 71 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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