FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK

Carrying HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK over TRIB BACK CREEK

0.00 RT 664 - 0.23 RT 623, Augusta, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
42 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK

The HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK bridge in Augusta, Virginia carries HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK over TRIB BACK CREEK. It was built in 1932, making it 94 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1985, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 1 section, stretching 7.4 meters (24 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 349 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 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. All reported major components score above the Poor range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 41.7 metric tons.

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

How HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK compares

▼ 4.3
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 49%
Lower load rating than 51% of Virginia bridges
358
Bridges in Augusta · 10 in Poor condition
HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK 41.7 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
98.5 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
55.0
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
14.5
Special reductions
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
7/9
Good (7–9)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
41.7 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1932
Last Reconstructed
1985
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
1
Structure Length
7.4 m (24 ft)
Deck Width
9.8 m (32 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
349 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000001976

Condition Analysis

  • The deck (driving surface) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
  • The substructure (piers and abutments) rates good at 7/9, with no significant deterioration on file.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK 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 HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK 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 HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK?

HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK in Augusta, Virginia has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK inspected?

HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK'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 349 vehicles per day.

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

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

What is the inventory load rating for HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK?

HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK has an NBI inventory load rating of 41.7 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK?

HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK and does age affect safety?

HOWARDSVILLE TRNPK was built in 1932, making it 94 years old and last reconstructed in 1985.

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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