FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN

Carrying BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN over WEST DRY BRANCH

1.00 RT 808 0.02 RT 688, Augusta, Virginia

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Good
30 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN

The BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN bridge in Augusta, Virginia carries BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN over WEST DRY BRANCH. It was built in 1993, making it 33 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 2 sections, stretching 6.5 meters (21 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 41 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 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. 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 BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN compares

▼ 16.1
Load rating vs Virginia average (46.0 t)
Bottom 16%
Lower load rating than 84% of Virginia bridges
358
Bridges in Augusta · 10 in Poor condition
BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN 29.9 t
Virginia average 46.0 t

Live comparison across Virginia.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
94.7 / 100 - historical 80–100 band
Structural adequacy /55
53.7
Serviceability /30
29.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
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 How the historical reference is calculated.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

Culvert
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
29.9 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Good

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

Structural Details

Year Built
1993
Material
Concrete
Number of Spans
2
Structure Length
6.5 m (21 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
41 vehicles/day
Structure Number
000000000002148

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN 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 BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN 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 BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN?

BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN in Augusta, Virginia on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN inspected?

BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN'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 41 vehicles per day.

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

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN 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 BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN?

BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN has an NBI inventory load rating of 29.9 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN?

BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN and does age affect safety?

BEAR WALLOWFLAT LN was built in 1993, making it 33 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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