FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

LITTLE NORTH MT HW

Carrying LITTLE NORTH MT HW over BUFFALO BRANCH

0.76 RT 688 - 6.61 RT 811, Augusta, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
33 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: LITTLE NORTH MT HW

The LITTLE NORTH MT HW bridge in Augusta, Virginia carries LITTLE NORTH MT HW over BUFFALO BRANCH. It was built in 1990, making it 36 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 10.8 meters (35 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 3,250 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 culvert 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 32.7 metric tons.

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

How LITTLE NORTH MT HW compares

▼ 13.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 21%
Lower load rating than 79% of Virginia bridges
358
Bridges in Augusta · 10 in Poor condition
LITTLE NORTH MT HW 32.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
88.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
30.0
Essentiality /15
6.6
Special reductions
−3.1

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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Inventory Load Rating
32.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1990
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
10.8 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
3,250 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001704

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether LITTLE NORTH MT HW 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 LITTLE NORTH MT HW against other structures in Augusta 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 LITTLE NORTH MT HW?

LITTLE NORTH MT HW in Augusta, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is LITTLE NORTH MT HW inspected?

LITTLE NORTH MT HW'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 3,250 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. LITTLE NORTH MT HW 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 LITTLE NORTH MT HW?

LITTLE NORTH MT HW has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining LITTLE NORTH MT HW?

LITTLE NORTH MT HW is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is LITTLE NORTH MT HW and does age affect safety?

LITTLE NORTH MT HW was built in 1990, making it 36 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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