FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Pryors Creek Road

Carrying Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek

0.10-Rt 610/0.70-Dead End, Amherst, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Poor
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Pryors Creek Road

The Pryors Creek Road bridge in Amherst, Virginia carries Pryors Creek Road over Pryor Creek. It was built in 1969, making it 57 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel and spans 2 sections, stretching 8.9 meters (29 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 25 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 culvert at 4/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 29.9 metric tons.

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

How Pryors Creek Road compares

▼ 16.1
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Virginia bridges
157
Bridges in Amherst · 8 in Poor condition
Pryors Creek Road 29.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
65.4 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
28.7
Serviceability /30
28.0
Essentiality /15
14.7
Special reductions
−6.0

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 How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Culvert
4/9
Poor (1–4)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Poor

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1969
Material
Steel
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
8.9 m (29 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
25 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001544

How to read this record

Pryors Creek Road is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
  • Compare Pryors Creek Road against other structures in Amherst 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 Pryors Creek Road?

Pryors Creek Road in Amherst, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Pryors Creek Road inspected?

Pryors Creek 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 25 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Pryors Creek Road is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Pryors Creek Road?

Pryors Creek Road has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Pryors Creek Road?

Pryors Creek Road is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Pryors Creek Road and does age affect safety?

Pryors Creek Road was built in 1969, making it 57 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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